World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day

World Suicide Prevention Day is 10 September and R U OK? Day is 12 September. Think about what you can do to help family, friends, employees, colleagues and more who might be struggling with life. Your support just might make a difference.

R U OK? Foundation is a not for profit organisation dedicated to encouraging and emplowering all people to regularly and meaningfully ask "are you ok?" to support those struggling with life. For more information on this organisation and how best to ask "are you ok?" click here.

In line with these significant days, a One Life Forum is being held on 10 September covering the future of suicide prevention and identifying key issues, at risk groups and possible solutions.  This is a FREE Forum open to anyone who wants to attend and spaces are still available. For more information on the event and how to register click here.

If you need urgent support or are worried about someone, please contact your local doctor or the agencies below. If your need is life threatening, call 000.

Life Line: 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

National Hope Line (Salvation Army): 1300 467 354

Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978

Kids Helpline (ages 5-25): 1800 551 800