{"id":26737,"date":"2024-09-09T16:44:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T06:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/?p=26737"},"modified":"2024-09-09T16:58:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T06:58:10","slug":"join-fonterra-for-this-years-r-u-okay-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/join-fonterra-for-this-years-r-u-okay-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Fonterra for This Year\u2019s \u2018R U Okay\u2019 Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether we\u2019re hanging out at home, studying at school or grinding in the workplace, <\/span>mental health<\/span> should always be a priority. With this in mind, we couldn\u2019t be more excited to partner with <\/span>Fonterra<\/span> for this year\u2019s <\/span>R U Ok? Day<\/span><\/a>, an Australian initiative promoting honest conversations about <\/span>mental health<\/span> and <\/span>wellbeing<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of our collaboration, we\u2019ll chat about <\/span>mental health in the workplace<\/span>, reveal why checking in on your friends is so important, and spotlight some of <\/span>Fonterra<\/span>\u2019s incredible <\/span>wellbeing<\/span> initiatives (spoiler alert: their workplace perks are unbeatable)!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To level up your <\/span>mental health<\/span> knowledge and launch an exciting career while avoiding burnout, read on. Trust us, you won\u2019t want to miss this.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is R U Ok? Day?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before jumping into the importance of <\/span>mental health<\/span> in general, it\u2019s important to highlight the incredible story behind <\/span>R U OK? Day<\/span> and why it\u2019s so important to commemorate.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After losing his beloved father, Barry Larkin, to mental illness, Gavin Larkin chose to dedicate his life to facilitating honest and meaningful conversations about how we\u2019re <\/span>actually <\/span><\/i>doing. Spurred on by the belief that a conversation can change a life, <\/span>R U OK? Day<\/span> was born, and since then, Australians across the country have been better off because of it.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>R U Ok?<\/span> charity focuses predominantly on building the motivation, confidence and abilities of the help-giver. Essentially, it enables all of us to better support our friends, family, colleagues and even our acquaintances. This incredible initiative results in a heightened sense of connection and helps those who find it difficult to communicate when they need help.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Ask Someone if They\u2019re Okay<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re worried about someone you know, make sure they know that you\u2019re there for them by checking in and doing your best to cultivate an open dialogue. However, if you\u2019re not sure how to start, check out these <\/span>top tips from the professionals<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask R U OK<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Actually asking if someone is okay is the hardest part of your mission, but with these tips from the <\/span>mental health<\/span> pros, it becomes a whole lot easier:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n