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R U OK Day: one conversation could change a life
  a National Day of Action and this year's message is  that is, you already have what it takes to support people in your world who might be struggling...
R U OK?Day
 September 8 is 
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Lizzie Adams
R U OK? Day ambassador Lizzie Adams lost her son, Jaydon,  in a car accident. She works closely with the Jaydon Adams Memorial Foundation to help prevent and respond to the  effects of drug and alcohol use and abuse among young First Nations people.
What happens if you ask ?
Lizzie Adams
New research has foundAustralians feel asking someone ‘are you OK?’ is a conversation better had with an expert.
4 in 10
But when genuine R U OK? conversations are happening, more than 80% of people say they make a positive difference.
Research found:
43% felt it was better left to an expert
38% worried they might do more harm than good
38% didn't want to get involved inothers' affairs
Why we don't ask RU OK?
 “By having regular, and meaningful conversations, we can help the people we careabout feel supported before they are in crisis."
R U OK? CEO, Katherine Newton.
Lizzie Adams
Listen with an open mind, don't interrupt or rush the conversation.
Encourage action - and if a person is at risk, contact a professional.
Follow up with the person to check how they are doing.
How to ask R U OK?
 Help them open up by asking questions like "How are you going?" or "What’s been happening?"
For support at any time of day or night, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. 
Where to find support
For tips on starting a conversation, swipe up...

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