A conversation can safe a life.

Who are we? It all started in 1995, when much-loved Barry Larkin was far from ok. His suicide left family and friends in deep grief and with endless questions. In 2009, his son Gavin Larkin chose to champion just one question to honour his father and to try and protect other families from the pain his endured. From there, R U OK was born. R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.

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Millions of Australians need help.

Statistics show that:

8 people take their lives every day in Australia

For every death by suicide it's estimated 30 people will attempt to take their life

89% of people report knowing someone who has made a suicide attempt

Why is it important? How do I help?

It's this lack of belonging and sense of connection that we are working to prevent. By educating and encouraging people to take the time to ask "Are you OK?" in a genuine authentic manner and listen to the reply with an open mind, we can help people struggling with life feel connected and supported long before they think about suicide. Social connections including regular, face-to-face, meaningful conversations about life, are a protective factor against suicide. Asking “Are you OK?” is a great place to start.

Join the Cause.

R U OK? contributes to suicide prevention efforts by encouraging people to invest more time in their personal relationships and building the capacity of informal support networks – friends, family and colleagues - to be alert to those around them, have a conversation if they identify signs of distress or difficulty and connect someone to appropriate support, long before they're in crisis. Join our cause. Sign Up Now!