R U OK? a conversation can change a life
Little Athletics NSW is proud to be a Hey Sport, R U OK? Champion.
Hey Sport, R U OK? empowers grassroots sporting clubs and organisations to learn how to spot the signs that someone in their sporting community might be struggling with life’s ups and downs.
Whether you’re a coach, official, age manager, participant or a combination of these role, R U OK? has developed resources to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to have a conversation with someone who might be doing it tough and ask ‘are you OK?’
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.
1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen
3. Encourage action
4. Check in
Hey Sport, R U OK? free resources provide practical tools and tips on how to build an R U OK? culture and how to have an R U OK? conversation, including clear pathways of support if someone answers ‘no, I’m not OK’.
Resources include:
A practical guide for coaches
A practical guide for building an R U OK? culture
Posters
Videos
Activity Sheets
Translated resources
Digital assets for sharing
For any questions or inquires regarding ‘'R U OK?’ please contact participation@lansw.com.au