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R U OK? at Work: Conversations in Practice

Build your team’s confidence to recognise when a colleague may be struggling and start an R U OK? Conversation.

This two-hour, face-to-face workshop, delivered by St John on behalf of R U OK?, helps participants practice supportive conversations through realistic workplace scenarios.

 

Mental Health

R U OK? at Work: Conversations in Practice

Course Overview

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Course Information

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion.

This workshop focuses on building confidence to provide informal peer support at work. It is not a clinical or skills-based certification course and does not qualify participants to provide formal counselling services.

This workshop is suitable for teams and workplaces wanting to build a culture where people feel connected, supported and confident to look out for one another.

It is designed for employees at all levels, including managers, team leaders, HR professionals and workplace wellbeing champions. No previous mental health training is needed.

Through interactive activities and realistic workplace scenarios, participants will explore:
  • About R U OK? and the importance of workplace peer support.
  • Recognising when a colleague may be struggling.
  • Preparing for an R U OK? Conversation.
  • Using the four steps: Ask R U OK?, Listen, Encourage Action and Check In.
  • Listening without judgement and responding when someone says they’re not OK.
  • Encouraging further support and staying connected.
  • Making R U OK? Conversations part of everyday working life.

Learn more at ruok.org.au

2 hours, delivered face-to-face at your workplace.

No pre-work required.

This course does not require any other certification or training to have been completed previously and is suitable for new students.

The workshop includes interactive activities and conversation practice using realistic, fictional workplace scenarios. These activities focus on building confidence to provide informal peer support.

Course materials are included to support participants’ learning.

Download course outline: R U OK? At Work – Conversations in Practice [Course Guide]

 

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FAQ

Yes. The two-hour workshop is delivered face-to-face at your workplace. Contact our team with your location, preferred dates and expected participant numbers to discuss availability.
No. This workshop focuses on building confidence to have supportive conversations and provide informal peer support at work. It is separate from Mental Health First Aid training and does not qualify participants to provide counselling or clinical care.
No. No previous training or specialist knowledge is required – just a willingness to learn and look out for colleagues.
No. The workshop is suitable for employees at all levels. Everyone can play a part in creating a workplace where people feel connected and supported.
The workshop gives you the opportunity to practice how to respond, listen without judgement and encourage further support. It helps build confidence for conversations that can sometimes feel difficult to start.
No. The workshop helps participants build confidence to ask R U OK? any day, with practical ways to keep checking in and stay connected throughout the year.

Participant Testimonial

"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."

Vivienne

Student

"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."

Vivienne

Student

"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."

Vivienne

Student

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