What is R U OK? and why is it so important that we ask people, “Are you OK?”

Jade Lewis from the Yellow Ribbon Project explains why checking in with someone can make such a difference. But also why it's so hard for people to be honest about how they're really feeling.

What is R U OK? and why is it so important that we ask people, &ldquo;Are you OK?&rdquo;
Jade Lewis from the <a href="https://yellowribbonproject.org.au/">Yellow Ribbon Project</a> explains why checking in with someone can make such a difference. But also why it's so hard for people to be honest about how they're really feeling.

Forget the mid-morning madness, grab a cuppa and join the conversation. Mornings with Doug, 9am to noon on Sonshine - great conversations, real voices, and music that matters.

Forget the mid-morning madness, grab a cuppa and join the conversation. Mornings with Doug, 9am to noon on Sonshine - great conversations, real voices, and music that matters.

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Jade Lewis: Just Checking In...R U Ok?

As parents we can get caught up in whether our child is asking for too much help or not enough help!

As Natalie Nicholls, Specialist in Educational Neuroscience & Cognitive Development, and Creator of PLECS Learning explains, "what the research is showing us is that the frequency of asking isn’t actually the most important part. It’s what kind of help-seeking is happening."

As parents we can get caught up in whether our child is asking for too much help or not enough help!
As Natalie Nicholls, Specialist in Educational Neuroscience &amp; Cognitive Development, and Creator of&nbsp;<a href="https://plecslearning.com.au/">PLECS Learning</a> explains, "what the research is showing us is that the frequency of asking isn&rsquo;t actually the most important part. It&rsquo;s what kind of help-seeking is happening."

Natalie Nicholls: The Power of Asking for help

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Blanca - I'm Yours

Sophie B. Hawkins - As I Lay Me Down

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Safewills

Colton Dixon - My Light

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Tina Turner - The Best

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Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love?

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Mr Big - To Be With You

The Afters - You Never Gave Up On Me

Men At Work - Down Under

Knights of the Southern Cross WA

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John Butler Trio - Better Than

Sheppard - Geronimo

Riley Clemmons - Loved By You.

Marshmello Ft. Chvrches - Here With Me

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Tracy Chapman - Talking 'bout A Revolution

Robbie Williams - Feel

Mornings with Doug - 15 September 2026

Vincent Tan is a part of the Family Law Team at Clairs Keeley Lawyers and brings both compassion and understanding along with a wealth of knowledge to the difficult and often emotional process of separation. 

Vincent Tan is a part of the Family Law Team at <a href="https://clairskeeley.com.au/">Clairs Keeley Lawyers</a> and brings both compassion and understanding along with a wealth of knowledge to the difficult and often emotional process of separation.&nbsp;

Vincent Tan: Simplifying the Separation Process

Jade Lewis: Just Checking In...R U Ok?

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