From the Deputy Head of Senior School-Wellbeing

R U OK? Day

On Thursday 11 September, MLC School joined the national movement for R U OK? Day, embracing this year’s theme: “Ask R U OK? Any Day.” The message is clear—supporting one another doesn’t need to wait for a special occasion. Every day is a good day to check in.

The theme for R U OK? Day 2025 is ask R U OK Any Day.

 You don’t need to be an expert to start a meaningful conversation to support the people in your world. 

R U OK? Day is a national initiative that encourages Australians to connect through meaningful conversations. Research shows that regular check-ins can make a real difference in someone’s wellbeing. You don’t need to be an expert—just someone who cares.

This year’s program was thoughtfully led by our Wellbeing Committee, led by Wellbeing Captain Zoe Likely (Year 12). Students and staff participated in Luminary activities, wore mufti with a splash of yellow and shared Kit Kats and R U OK Day resources to show support and spark conversations. Staff and students were encouraged to check in with each other, and if feeling able, support someone by reaching out and letting them know they are there to help. Making someone feel supported and connected and taking the time for a meaningful conversation might be just what someone needs to help them through a tough time. 

At MLC School, we hope to educate our students that regular meaningful conversations can make a difference. You don’t require qualifications to ask how someone’s going, just be a good friend and a good listener. Students had the opportunity to explore the 4 points of checking in with someone and were reminded of their support networks at school. This ethos is woven into our school’s wellbeing approach, encouraging students to be good friends, attentive listeners, and active supporters of one another.

The image is the Wellbeing committee, led by Zoe Likely.

– Andrew Taylor
Deputy Head of Senior School-Wellbeing

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