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R U OK?

Posted on 15 September 2011 by Ella Buckland

Today was R U OK? day and Jan attended the morning tea supporting the event at Parliament. Jan met with the organisers and other Members, including Niall Blair. It was an important event as many people live with suicidal feelings and others are lost.  A simple “are you OK” can open a line of conversation with your friend or family member who you may be worried about, and even those you are not worried about. We should all come together as a community and support those who are having a difficult time. Thanks to R U OK? for this great initiative.

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