RUOK?

R U OK? DAY

This year, Thursday 9th September is R U OK? Day

Never, has there been a more important time to ask people in your circle if they are okay?  Life already has its ups and downs.  The pandemic and lock downs have added extra stress to our daily lives.  Chances are someone you know is struggling.  Their behaviour may have changed.  Perhaps they may have withdrawn from activities they normally enjoy or seem more agitated than usual.  Whatever it is, trust your gut and reach out.  Pick the right moment, ask R U OK? and listen. 

Here is a video on showing you how you can notice a change in someone’s behaviour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A32Up3wBS6k

The following page has lots of information about how to ask someone R U OK? to help build our confidence.  www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask 

We can encourage our family, friends and work colleagues to find help:  www.ruok.org.au/findhelp

Lifeline:   Ph: 13 11 14    

Call 24/7 for crisis support and suicide prevention services

Kids Helpline:   Ph: 1800 55 1800

24/7 private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25

Suicide Call Back Service:   Ph:  1300 659 467

24/7 free counselling and support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved

If life is in danger, call Triple Zero:  Ph: 000

Students will also be doing some exercises in Learning Mentor on the 8th September 2021 to mark R U OK? Day.  Please remember the Student Wellbeing Team is here to assist you. Contact your Team Leader for a referral or call the school to speak to one of us during school hours.

Margaret Benoit

Chaplain

Student Services