R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life. The 2023 theme of R U OK? Day is "here to hear", encouraging Australians that by simply listening you have helped them feel supported.
Keep an eye out for buy one, get one free coffees from our vendors across Callaghan, Q Building and Ourimbah Campuses this R U OK? Day. Pick up your free coffee from one of the participating cafes below, but get in quick as this offer is limited!
Callaghan- Sprout – Auchmuty Library Café
- Cadre Coffee
- Think
- Bar on the Hill - (Buy a coffee and get a muffin free instead!)
- Darks Coffee
- Sprout - Library Café & Gunda Burung
You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? conversation.
Show someone you are "here to hear" by:
- Ask R U OK?
- Listen
- Encourage action
- Check in
Listening and genuinely being "here to hear" might be just what they need to help them through and even may save a life. For more information on how to do this, as well as to learn what the signs are to know when you should ask R U OK? head to ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
Access Support
24-hour crisis helplines:
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Thursday 14 September 2023
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.