March 23, 2021
RU OK? This is a message with extra resonance for Cherbourg families who have lost so many loved ones …
The importance of the question, and knowledge about the supports that are available, are so important that a little thing like rain couldn’t stop an important RU OK event happening in the town on Tuesday.
The march which had been planned was transformed into a get-together in the Sports Complex.
Local school students listened to guest speakers from Cherbourg Council, police and local agencies sharing a positive message.
Loved ones who had died were also remembered.
Cherbourg resident Bronwyn Murray emphasised there was no shame in asking for help … “we all get sad from time to time, we all stress out from time to time”.
And then a mini-march DID occur, with adults and children wearing the bright yellow RU OK shirts hitting the streets.
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If you or someone you know needs help, call:
- Lifeline on 13-11-14
- Kids Helpline on 1800-551-800
- MensLine Australia on 1300-789-978
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300-659-467
- Beyond Blue on 1300-224-636
