R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September 2026, but checking in with someone doesn’t need to wait for one day of the year.
R U OK? has developed free resources to help people feel more confident starting a meaningful conversation with someone who may be struggling. The resources are designed for use in communities, workplaces and schools throughout the year.
For peer support groups, they may offer useful guidance for starting conversations, listening without judgement and knowing what to do when someone needs additional support.
Starting an R U OK? conversation
It isn’t always easy to know what to say when someone seems to be having a difficult time.
The R U OK? Conversation Guide provides practical tips for asking “are you OK?” and supporting someone when you notice signs that they may be struggling.
Download the R U OK? Conversation Guide
The four steps of an R U OK? conversation
R U OK? encourages people to follow four steps when checking in with someone: Ask, Listen, Encourage action and Check in.
A downloadable Four Steps poster provides a simple reminder that groups can refer to when talking about how to support meaningful conversations.
Download the Four Steps poster from R U OK?
Resources for community groups
The Community Starter Pack brings several resources together for community settings. It includes the Guide to Supporting R U OK?, Conversation Guide, email signature and posters.
This may be particularly useful for peer support groups wanting to share the R U OK? message with their members or use the resources as conversation prompts.
Explore the R U OK? Community Starter Pack
More resources to explore
R U OK? also provides posters, videos, presentation materials, activity planners and digital resources. Translated resources are available in a range of languages, including Arabic, Greek, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese and Hindi.
Explore all Ask R U OK? Any Day resources
When someone needs more support
Sometimes a conversation may lead to someone needing support beyond what a friend, family member or peer can provide.
R U OK? recommends encouraging the person to connect with their doctor, local health centre or an appropriate support service when additional help is needed. Their website includes contact details for Australian support services.
Find support services through R U OK?
Keep the conversation going
R U OK?Day can be a useful reminder to check in with the people around us. Meaningful conversations, however, can happen on any day.
For peer support groups built around shared experience and connection, these resources offer practical tools that can help people feel more prepared to start those conversations.
Source: Resources are developed and provided by R U OK? Alike WA is sharing them for information and community awareness.