Who is behind RU OK?
Larkin set up R U OK? in 2009 as a personal project to honour his father, Barry Larkin, who took his own life in 1996. Despite his successful and lucrative advertising career, Gavin Larkin feared he was heading down a similar path to his father.
When was RU OK Day founded?
2009
R U OK?/Founded
How did RU OK Day begin?
In 2009, his son Gavin Larkin chose to champion just one question to honour his father and to try and protect other families from the pain his endured. “Are you OK?” While collaborating with Janina Nearn on a documentary to raise awareness, the team quickly realised the documentary alone wouldn’t be enough.
Why did Gavin Larkin create RU OK Day?
Larkin’s father Barry had died by suicide in 1995. Using the skills that had made him such a success in advertising, Larkin came up with the idea of a day of action where people would be encouraged to start conversations with other people who might be struggling. And so the concept of R U OK? Day was born.
Why was Ruok created?
Gavin Larkin’s father, Barry Larkin, died by suicide in 1996. From this course, he chose to complete a project about suicide prevention to honour his father, to create a national day of action about contacting people who might be having a difficult time.
What is the point of RU OK Day?
The key focal point is R U OK? Day, which is held once a year. The objectives of the project are to: Promote awareness of mental health and suicide and encourage Australians to reach out to those at risk in their community.
What is the purpose of RU OK Day?
R U OK? Day encourages responsible public discussion of social isolation and its negative consequences such as suicide. The key message is that social connectedness and positive help seeking can assist people in crisis and is a whole of community responsibility.
Are you OK 2021?
R U OK? Day (Thursday 9 September, 2021) was our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life’s ups and downs.
How effective is RU OK Day?
Overall awareness rates increased by 12%, from 66% in 2014 to 78% in 2017, and overall participation rates increased by 13%, from 19% in 2014 to 32% in 2017. This indicates that campaign activities have been successful in continuing to raise awareness and encourage participation in R U OK? Day.
What happened to the founder of RUOK?
R U OK? founder and suicide prevention campaigner Gavin Larkin has died of cancer at the age of 42. Mr Larkin, who founded the national day of action to prevent suicide three years ago, had been diagnosed with stage four lymphoma and was receiving palliative care at his Sydney home.
Is RU OK successful?
R U OK? has been successful in increasing the awareness of its campaign message and is encouraged to continue its efforts to positively impact the Australian population.
What is the meaning of RU OK?
are you okay
R U OK? is an Australian non-profit suicide prevention organisation, founded by advertiser Gavin Larkin in 2009. It revolves around the slogan “R U OK?” (are you okay?), and advocates for people to have conversations with others.
Who is the founder of are U OK?
R U OK? is an Australian non-profit suicide prevention organisation, founded by advertiser Gavin Larkin in 2009. It revolves around the slogan “R U OK?” (are you okay?), and advocates for people to have conversations with others.
When did R U OK Day start in Australia?
( Supplied: Larkin family) As R U OK? Day rolled out for a third year across Australia in 2011, its founder Gavin Larkin was anything but OK. He was days away from death but still tracking the success of his fledgling suicide prevention movement from bed at his Sydney home.
How did Gavin Larkin come up with R U OK Day?
He came up with the concept of R U OK? Day, a national day of action to encourage people to reach out to others who may be struggling. He used his marketing skills and high-profile contacts to get newspapers, television stations and a host of celebrities on board.
What does are U OK DO in Australia?
R U OK? works collaboratively with experts in suicide prevention and mental illness, as well as government departments, corporate leaders, teachers, universities, students and community groups. Its activities also align with the Australian Government’s LIFE Framework.