R U OK? Day - 8th September 2022
Talk to the Terra Ag Team, your family, your mates!
The aim of R U OK? Day is to engage Australians to connect with people in the community they may have concerns about, encouraging them to seek further help and to follow up to ensure support is being provided.
R U OK? 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.
You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.
Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:
1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen
3. Encourage action
4. Check in
Follow the #6Bs
Maybe a blokes catchup is more your fancy, sit around a bonfire, cook a bbq, drink a beverage and bond over conversations about life’s ups and downs (and the b*llshit life sometimes serves) the #6Bs.
To find out more about #6Bs visit: www.6bs.com.au
RUOK? Mateship Manual
Often in regional and remote areas there can also be a ‘toughen up’ culture where it’s not always easy to talk about the things that keep us awake at night, or give us the confidence to ask a mate if everything is OK.
Sometimes it’s up to us to trust our gut instinct and ask someone who may be struggling with life, “Are you OK?”. By asking and listening, we can help our mates and loved ones feel more supported and connected. It’s something we can all do by following a few simple steps.
Download the manual as a helpful guide to starting conversations: https://www.ruok.org.au/mateship-manual
If you are struggling call lifeline on 13 11 14.
You are not alone. We're here to listen.
