WELLBEING & LEARNING DIVERSITY

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This year, Thursday 12th September was R U OK? Day. Although the date has passed it is an important reminder to check in on those around us.

R U OK is a national suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that encourages people to stay connected and have conversation that can help others through difficult times. It aims to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life. It emphasises the idea that you don’t need to be an expert to reach out, you just need to be a good friend and listener.

Here are the 4 steps to help you have a conversation that could change a life:

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

Below are some numbers to pass on or to call if you or someone you know is not OK:

Ph: 13 11 14    

Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Call 24/7 for crisis support and suicide prevention services

Ph: 1800 55 1800

Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/

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

Ph: 1800 650 809  

Website: https://headspace.org.au/

Available 9am-1pm every day as a support if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Ph:  1300 659 467  

Website: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

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