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