No qualifications needed to ask and check in with someone.
R U OK? Day is Thursday 11 September 2025
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:
- Ask R U OK?
- Listen
- Encourage action
- Check in
Still a bit unsure about how to ask? Check out these helpful resources and tips about how to ask "Are you OK?"
At UQ we're joining in on the conversation, across our campuses with activations at Gatton and Dutton Park on Tuesday 10 September and St Lucia on Thursday 12 September.
2025 Program
Gatton
Wednesday 10 September | 11am - 2pm | Central Walkway, Gatton
Come visit the Health Promotion team as part of Gatton's SEXtember Community Day stall holder expo. Take some time out to appreciate and reflect on your body and the amazing things it can do with our Letter to my body postcard activity.
Dutton Park
Wednesday 10 September | 11am - 1pm | Inner sPACE, PACE
Come visit the Health Promotion team at their R U OK? Day stall at Inner sPACE for helpful resources and information.
St Lucia
R U OK? Day Fun Run
Thursday 11 September | 3.30 - 34.30pm | 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, UQ Psychology and UQ Wellbeing 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 3:30pm 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!
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.
Join the UQ Counselling team for a fun and free activity. Get in touch with your emotions and your creativity this RU OK Day!
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