UQ Life

R U OK? Day

No qualifications needed to ask and check in with someone.

R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September 2026

R U OK? Day is an annual suicide prevention campaign aiming to inspire and empower people to meaningfully connect with those around them and to provide support when someone is in need. 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

Check out these helpful resources and tips

R U OK? Day 2026

Thursday 10 September | 11am - 1pm |
Student Central, St Lucia

 

Join UQ Counselling and UQ Wellbeing at Student Central to learn more about RU OK? Day and the supports available to you at UQ.
There will be creative stations to take a mind break, free tea or coffee and cupcakes. Take a moment for yourself and get in touch with your creative side this RU OK Day!

Fundraising Bake Sale
Thursday 10 September | 1pm - 3pm | Student Central, St Lucia

What's better than sweet treat? One that helps raise money for a worthy cause!
Purchase some baked goods and raise funds for R U OK? Day Come grab a snack, catch up with friends and show your support.
Donate to R U OK? Day
Meet Your Supports at UQ
Meet the supports available to you as a student at UQ, including UQ Wellbeing, Allianz Care, UQ Counselling, UQ Accessibility and Welfare, UQ Social Work Society, and Association of Postgraduate Students (APS).
Paint your own Pot or Canvas
Make time for your mental health with a free painting activity. Decorate a pot or canvas and take home something beautiful to brighten up your personal space, or gift to a friend and make their day.
Clay Connections with UQ Counselling
Create with clay and form new connections with those around you. Chat to our UQ Counselling team and find out more about the ways that you can access counselling support at UQ.
Find out more about UQ Counselling
DIY chill cards and games with UQ Social Work Society
Chat to the UQ Social Work Society and make your own DIY chill cards with coping strategies. Try your hand at ring toss games to with prizes with proceeds raising money for R U OK? Day.
R U OK? Day Fun Run
4pm | Student Central, St Lucia

Grab your running shoes and wear your yellow for our R U OK Day Fun Run! Join UQLIT, UQ Social Runners Club, UQEUS, UQCESA and UQ Psychology for an afternoon of movement, connection, and raising awareness for mental health Regardless of your fitness level or speed, we invite you to join us in either the 3km job or 5km run! Both routes start at Student Central (Building 42) at 4pm and are open to any student from UQ. Even if you don’t want to participate, you can come support our runners or donate directly via the link below
Donate here

Need Emergency Support?

If you are experiencing an emergency or need urgent support in relation to an experience of sexual assault or harassment, then you can call:

  • +61 7 3365 3333 UQ Security for on campus emergencies
  • 000 for immediate police or ambulance assistance 
  • 1800 Respect 1800 737 732 for 24/7 counselling support
  • Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) 07 3646 5207 for 24/7 Acute Response
  • External community support options in Queensland

Off-campus Support