Staff at the centre offered a welcoming morning tea as visitors dropped in to find out more about asking one very important question, “RUOK?”

Interact Employment representative Sarah Jamieson said staff had noticed that many unemployed people were battling with depression and were often reluctant to ask for help.

Sarah said that asking someone if they are okay often opens a door to provide support and referral.

“We believe that asking ‘are you ok?’ is something we can all do to make a difference,” she said.

Sarah and Interact colleague Meghan Leary spoke to people about resources that are available and offered printed material for future reference.

This life-saving program began with the death of Barry Larkin who took his own life in 1995.

His suicide left family and friends in deep grief and with endless questions. 

In 2009, his son Gavin Larkin chose to champion just one question, “Are you ok?”, to honour his father and to try and protect other families from the pain his family had endured.

Community College program co-ordinator, Lena Curran, said staff were pleased to support this important program.

To find out more visit https://www.ruok.org.au or find the page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruokday/