Today is R U OK? Day. Life can throw a lot at us in a year, a month, or even a week. Whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about face ups and downs daily. By having regular, meaningful conversations, we build trust and make it easier for those around us to share what they’re going through.

Football Director, Greg Hanlon, shared the importance of R U OK? in a sporting club.

“Sport brings us together and teaches us the value of teamwork, but it’s also important to remember that the pressures of both sport and daily life can weigh heavily.”

“As a team, we must look out for each other and make checking in a regular part of our routine. By asking ‘R U OK?’ and truly listening, we create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and can be their best on and off the field.”

So, while R U OK Day is our National Day of Action, remember: Ask R U OK? Any day of the year. A simple conversation can make a world of difference.

View our previous post for resources on how to have a R U OK? conversation.

This Thursday 12 September, we will again be supporting R U OK? Day.

This annual day of action encourages us to have genuine conversations about mental health and make a real difference in someone’s life. Often, the people we care about may not openly express their struggles, but small signs of change in their behaviour can indicate they’re not OK. If you suspect someone is struggling, initiating a conversation can be a vital first step.

Here’s some resources from R U OK? Day so you’re prepared to have mental health conversations:

• Conversation Guide
• Conversation Guide: LGBTQIA+
• Conversation Guide: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
• Signs that someone is struggling
• Quiz: Are you ready to ask R U OK?
• Support services
• What to do if you think someone is at risk of suicide
• Building an R U OK? culture in sporting environments

Today marks the start of Women’s Health Week.

This week is all about empowering women, girls and gender diverse people to take control of their wellbeing. With so many women at our club, we’re committed to caring for and supporting health of our female and diverse members.

Each day, there’s a spotlight on a new topic to help you and the women in your life stay healthy. Today’s focus is ‘Know Your Body’—a reminder that regular health checks are key to protecting your health.

For daily updates and useful resources, visit the Jean Hailes website and social media.

Today is Wear it Purple Day, a day to unite to empower LGBTQIA+ youth in our St Mary’s community and across Australia to celebrate who they are and who they are becoming.
 
This year’s Wear It Purple Day is all about shining a spotlight on the inspiring achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. By celebrating the powerful accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ role models, we’re not just changing lives—we’re opening doors for rainbow youth and all Australians to dream of brighter, more inclusive futures.