Help them 2bOK

ONE in five Australians will experience a mental illness during their lives.
If it’s not you, it’s a friend or loved one.
On 11 October join in the festivities of R U OK 2day? Day at Dandenong Park and help change the way the community thinks about mental health.
From mild and temporary, to severe and prolonged, more Australians are suffering a mental illness today than a common cold.
How can you help? Bring your friends and family to R U OK 2day? celebrations.
Enjoy the free activities and entertainment, check out the food, health and information stalls, and show your support and willingness to understand mental illness and its impact on our community.
Supported by Andrew Denton and Stephen Curry, R U OK 2day? Day is a free day of festivities including performances by the Choir of Hard Knocks and Ricky Loca, multicultural food stalls, health, fitness, entertainment and information booths.
An initiative by Eastern Regions Mental Health Association (ERMHA) and MIDDWAY Alliance, R U OK 2day? Day breaks down the stigmas surrounding mental illness and reduces its impact on lives.
Visit www.ruok2day.org for festival updates or to read the blogs submitted by Australians sharing their real and honest insight into life with mental illness.