Natters Matter R U OK? Day brunch and talk

Join us for a brunch at 11:30am, followed by a talk by Faith Lam from Neami National on R U OK? Day starting at 12pm.

Faith Lam is a Community Care Coordinator for The Way Back Support Service which is a suicide aftercare program developed by Beyond Blue and delivered by Neami National across the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network. The Way Back is one of the government’s ‘Towards Zero Suicides’ initiatives within their strategic framework for suicide prevention, which aims to reduce the suicide rate in Australia by 20% by 2023. The service provides non-clinical support for individuals who have been discharged from hospital following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.

Faith is extremely passionate about suicide prevention and mental health recovery, ensuring all individuals that she supports are instilled with hope in themselves and their ability to live a meaningful and purposeful life.

Hear about

• The R U OK? Day theme: “Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed” and the simple steps to ask the question
• An introduction into the self-care plan for staying well  
• Navigating mental health supports: where to find help for yourself and others.

No bookings required.

R U OK? Day further resources

We all have our ups and down, and these resources help to ask important questions like 'Are they really okay?' in a meaningful caring and significant way.

R U OK? inspires and empowers everyone to meaningfully connect with people and support anyone who may be struggling with life.

Black Dog Institute is a free online clinic providing a mental health assessment tool and other support services.

Lifeline (13 11 14 operates 24/7) provides crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Head to Health is a Department of Health resource to help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations.