On Monday 31 March, R U OK? will join Safe Spaces to hold a free morning tea in Kenilworth as part of the 2025 R U OK? Conversation Convoy.
The R U OK? Conversation Convoy travels around the country to help all Australians understand the significant role they can play in looking out for their friends, family, and colleagues any day of the year.
The public event will at McGinns Cafe, 12 Tourist Drive, Kenilworth from 10am to 11.30am.
R U OK? chief executive officer Katherine Newton said, “In recent years there has been a lot for Queenslanders to deal with, and many are still navigating the impact of natural disasters, the pandemic, and now cost of living increases are adding more pressure on those who might already be struggling to manage.”
“On top of these additional stressors, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.
“So, while R U OK?Day on Thursday 11 September 2025, is our National Day of Action; we’re encouraging people to Ask R U OK? Any Day of the year because a conversation can change a life.”
R U OK? will share free practical tools and tips to encourage people to stay connected and have conversations any day of the year to help those close to them through difficult times.
“Sometimes it won’t be obvious that someone is having a hard time, sometimes there aren’t any signs,” Ms Newton said.
“But we know that when we ask early, check in regularly and be genuine with our offer of support, we can help people feel connected and supported through whatever they are navigating.”
The R U OK? Conversation Convoy travels around the country as part of the R U OK? outreach work in regional and rural communities.
“By taking the R U OK? Conversation Convoy throughout Queensland, we want to empower communities with the confidence to have a meaningful conversation if they spot the signs someone close to them might be struggling with life,” Ms Newton said.
“It’s important for us to meet people where they are at. Some people find it easier to talk with someone in person to find out what services and organisations are available to support them.”
During the Convoy, R U OK? link in with local services, visit community organisations, schools, and workplaces, provide resources, and listen to feedback.
“We know that locals know best, and the Conversation Convoy will give R U OK? the opportunity to hear directly from Queensland communities to better understand their current needs,” Ms Newton said.
“This informs the development of future resources and campaigns to ensure they are practical and useful.”
The R U OK? Conversation Convoy is made possible thanks to the generous support of partners: CONNOR Clothing, The Audi Foundation, KitKat, Nescafé, Spirit Super and AXL+CO by CONNOR.
Look out for the 2025 R U OK? Conversation Convoy in Kenilworth on Monday 31 March.
Visit ruok.org.au for free tips and tools to build a R U OK? culture across your year.
For support at any time of day or night, Lifeline provides free and confidential crisis support. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online at: lifeline.org.au.
13YARN is a free 24/7 service offering crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. Call 13YARN (13 92 76).
