Are They Triple Okay?

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Are They Triple OK? is an R U OK? initiative designed specifically for police, fire and emergency services personnel. It aims to strengthen peer support and encourage meaningful conversations both at work and at home.

The campaign was developed in response to research highlighting the importance of social connection, early intervention and help-seeking within emergency services. It provides practical tools, conversation guides, lived experience stories and learning resources to help colleagues, friends and family members recognise when someone may be struggling and confidently start a conversation.

THE FOUR STEP APPROACH

The downloadable Conversation Guide expands on the four steps below, helping you build confidence in recognising signs of distress and having meaningful R U OK? conversations.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY GUIDE

R U OK? has released a conversation guide for family and friends of police and emergency services workers and volunteers with tips on when and how to ask, “Are you Triple OK?”. Family and friends are often the first to notice when someone they care about is struggling. Starting an R U OK? conversation when you first notice changes in what they are saying or doing can lead to better support and wellbeing outcomes for those you care about.

LEARN WHEN AND HOW TO ASK R U OK? FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

R U OK? has developed two online short courses specifically designed for emergency service personnel:

  1. For emergency service personnel (Police, Fire, Ambulance, SES)

  2. For family and friends of emergency service personnel.

The interactive course is designed to help you learn how to ask “are you OK?” of anyone in your world that you might be worried about. The course also helps you learn how to respond appropriately and safely to anyone who says, “No, I’m not OK."

ARE THEY TRIPLE OK? PODCAST

The R U OK? Are They Triple OK? podcast shares insights from emergency service personnel, from the love of the job to the challenges which it brings. We hear the voices of those with lived experience and share practical tools and tips on how we can increase social support for emergency services personnel, how to build a mentally healthy workplace and how to a conversation with a peer or loved one who might be doing it tough.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR WELLBEING

Supporting others is important, but it's equally important to check in with yourself.

If you'd like to better understand your current wellbeing, you can complete a Mental Health or Physical Health Screen through MyWellbeing. Simply navigate back to the MyWellbeing home page to access these confidential self-assessments and explore additional wellbeing resources and support.

Need Additional Support?

If you need professional support, please contact your doctor, local health centre, or one of the support services available to you. Family members and friends can also access these services for advice and guidance on supporting someone who may be struggling.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, seek immediate support by contacting a trusted healthcare professional or calling Lifeline on 13 11 14.

If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of someone else, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.