A national day of action that aims to prevent suicide by
encouraging Australians to connect with someone they care about and
help stop little problems turning into big ones.
On that day we want everyone across the country, from all
backgrounds and walks of life, to ask family, friends and
colleagues: "Are you OK?".
Because staying connected with others is crucial to our general
health and wellbeing. Feelings of isolation and being alone are
major contributing factors to depression and social issues that can
ultimately result in suicide. Regular, meaningful conversations can
protect those we know and love.
It's so simple but in the time it takes to have a coffee, you
can start a conversation that could change a life.
Why start a
conversation?
Research shows that talking about suicide with someone at risk
actually reduces the chance of them taking their own life. It is
the one thing we can all do to make a real difference.
The following teacher resources and classroom activities have
been developed to support schools to implement RUOK?
Day activities in their schools. Use the Read
more links to access factsheets, webinars, lesson
ideas and student handouts.
Teacher resources
Background info and videos
In this section you will find links to factsheets and webinars
that can help you build your knowledge about the issue of youth
mental health and how to support students and teachers to ask
RUOK?
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Classroom activities
Lesson ideas and student handouts
This section gives you access to fully prepared lesson
activities that you can use with your classes in the lead-up to
RUOK? Day.
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