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:
- Ask R U OK?
- Listen
- Encourage action
- Check in
headspace Schools & Communities are excited to host an online workshop for secondary school students across Australia, to commemorate RUOK? Day.
We are delivering our Looking out for your friends: Notice, Ask, Connect workshop, hosted by our Mental Health Education Program (MHEP) Consultants.
The session will support young people to:
- Notice - how to identify warning signs that a friend might be going through a tough time
- Ask - how to have difficult conversations and ask your friend if they are OK
- Connect - how to help your friend access support
- Strategies for looking after your own wellbeing
Workshop times
This online event is being offered to secondary school students across the country, so please take note of your time zone below:
- VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS/ QLD - 1.00 pm-2.15 pm
- SA/NT - 11.30am - 12.45pm
- WA – 11am - 12.15pm
Registrations close Thursday, 4 September 2025. You will be unable to register after this date.
