--- title: A conversation could change a life - R U OK? Day 2025 description: Building a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and connected. 💚 image: https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/PFM/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/r%20u%20ok%20day%20blog%20(1).png --- [![PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png?width=300&height=107&name=PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png "PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150")](https://programmed.com.au/) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) ![A conversation could change a life - R U OK? Day 2025](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/PFM/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/r%20u%20ok%20day%20blog%20(1).png) # *Sep 11, 2025, 11:30:00 AM | [Culture & Community](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/tag/culture-community)* A conversation could change a life - R U OK? Day 2025 Building a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and connected. 💚 Today, 11 September is R U OK? Day 2025 – a national day of action that reminds us all to check in with the people around us and ask a simple but powerful question: “Are you OK?” In our busy work lives, it’s easy to overlook the signs that someone might be struggling. R U OK? Day encourages us to pause, connect, and support one another. It's not just today - it's every day  While R U OK? Day shines a spotlight on mental health, the message is clear - we should be checking in with each other regularly. Whether it’s a quiet moment over coffee, a quick chat on site, or a message to someone working remotely – every conversation counts. By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to. How you can get involved - Take a moment to ask someone, “Are you OK?” - Listen with empathy and without judgment. - Encourage action – help them find support if needed. - Follow up – check in again soon. Watch this video to get started - how to ask R U OK at work   Support is always available If you or someone you know needs support, please remember: - Our [Employee Assistance Program (EAP)](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fintranet.programmed.com.au%2FIMS%2FLivingDocuments%2FToolbox%2520Talk%2520-%2520Employee%2520Assistance%2520Program%2520(EAP)%2520-%2520Internal%2520Staff.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CYasmin.DeLaine%40programmed.com.au%7Cea9fdba805dc4332e38c08ddeb60b392%7C81a424a51d034bcba40ad102f21e35da%7C0%7C0%7C638925522761187163%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3f%2F4nhAxdt%2F8E1ko0eNrffJIR24W%2F7CZhePsqbBZO5o%3D&reserved=0) is free and confidential. - Speak with your manager, a [mental health first aider](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fintranet.programmed.com.au%2FSearch%2FPages%2Fpeopleresults.aspx%3Fk%3Dexcel%23k%3Dmental%2520health%2520first%2520aid&data=05%7C02%7CYasmin.DeLaine%40programmed.com.au%7Cea9fdba805dc4332e38c08ddeb60b392%7C81a424a51d034bcba40ad102f21e35da%7C0%7C0%7C638925522761196533%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BHaecwvhVcmdE80OBgz0J0LI75iiRSlwdjvdEEZ6ZDM%3D&reserved=0), or a trusted colleague. - Click [here](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fintranet.programmed.com.au%2FIMS%2FLivingDocuments%2FToolbox%2520Talk%2520-%2520R%2520U%2520OK.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CYasmin.DeLaine%40programmed.com.au%7Cea9fdba805dc4332e38c08ddeb60b392%7C81a424a51d034bcba40ad102f21e35da%7C0%7C0%7C638925522761205582%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=itix9KCE79eb68G4kaDajrFg9J4cLoc7qkXhpoAG3Bg%3D&reserved=0)for our R U OK Day Toolbox talk. - Click [here](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fintranet.programmed.com.au%2FIMS%2FLivingDocuments%2FToolbox%2520Talk%2520-%2520Pulse%2520Checks%2520(Wellbeing%2520Information).pdf&data=05%7C02%7CYasmin.DeLaine%40programmed.com.au%7Cea9fdba805dc4332e38c08ddeb60b392%7C81a424a51d034bcba40ad102f21e35da%7C0%7C0%7C638925522761214425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G87lfTz9hY2vxVe8oMPFoOUOIrJYuJ8CZoIoYAzk2tY%3D&reserved=0)for other Programmed information on how to have wellbeing conversations everyday. 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