About R U OK?

R U OK? is a suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that aims to start life-changing conversations by encouraging and empowering Australians to reach out to friends, family members and colleagues who might be struggling with life’s ups and downs, and ask, ‘are you OK?’.

When we genuinely ask, ‘are you OK?’ and are prepared to talk to them about how they’re feeling and what’s going on in their life, we can help someone who might be struggling feel connected and supported, long before they’re in crisis.

Resources

A new practical conversation guide and free R U OK? resources are available to kick off the conversation and make meaningful check-ins part of everyday football life.

Player Champions

As part of the partnership, the PFA has appointed past players to be R U OK? Player Champions. The role aims to use the lived experiences of the Champions to help educate and support the current cohort of A-Leagues players, to inspire and empower players to meaningfully connect to those around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life.

During the 2026-27 pre-season, the Champions underwent training with R U OK? and then visited each A-League club to share their story and educate the playing groups on the R U OK? story and give practical tips on how to start conversations.

“Being asked R U OK? made me feel noticed and cared for when I was finding things difficult. It gave me permission to be honest, instead of simply saying I was fine.”

David Clarkson

Former footballer and R U OK? Player Champion

R U OK? Alliance

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and R U OK? have joined forces in a three-year alliance to strengthen connection and support across the football community.

Football brings people together, building connection, camaraderie and a sense of belonging both on and off the pitch.

Together, we will build on these strengths by encouraging players to look out for one another, recognise when someone might be struggling and feel confident to ask, ‘are you OK?’.

About R U OK?

Resources

Player Champions

“Being asked R U OK? made me feel noticed and cared for when I was finding things difficult. It gave me permission to be honest, instead of simply saying I was fine.”

David Clarkson

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Supporting The Players

Building The Game

The PFA

R U OK? Alliance

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and R U OK? have joined forces in a three-year alliance to strengthen connection and support across the football community.

Football brings people together, building connection, camaraderie and a sense of belonging both on and off the pitch.

Together, we will build on these strengths by encouraging players to look out for one another, recognise when someone might be struggling and feel confident to ask, ‘are you OK?’.

About R U OK?

Resources

Player Champions

“Being asked R U OK? made me feel noticed and cared for when I was finding things difficult. It gave me permission to be honest, instead of simply saying I was fine.”

David Clarkson

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging​.

Supporting The Players

Building The Game

The PFA

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.