What is R U OK?Day?
R U OK?Day is an Australian national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, “Are you OK?” and to remember every day of the year to support people who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs.
When is R U OK?Day?
Thursday, 14 September
Learn how to ask R U OK? and encourage others to do the same.
If you feel like something’s not quite the same with someone you know – there’s something going on in their life or you notice a change in what they’re saying or doing - trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them “Are you OK?” If someone says they’re not OK, make time to listen, encourage action and check in. That conversation could change, or even save, their life. Click here to learn more.
Activities:
- Come to dress to school in yellow.
- Hold a morning tea stand/ in the front of your service for parents and community to purchase and donate money for the great cause. Money raised can be dontated to the following: https://store.ruok.org.au/donation/ (conduct a risk assessment if this will be held at your service)
- Team meeting - Communicate and discuss staff and display 50 Conversation Cards
- Intentional teaching:
- Reading books about emotions
- it's okay to tell an adult or peer how you are feeling
- As a family, friend, peer if they're okay.
- Click the following link for further R U OK? Resources for Educators - https://www.ruok.org.au/education