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R U OK? Conversation Convoy calls into Cobar for a chat The R U OK? Conversation Convoy visited Cobar on Monday afternoon offering locals a free cuppa and a chance to learn more about the important role we can all play in looking out for our friends, family and colleagues. Free practical tools and tips were handed out to encourage people to stay connected and have conversations to help those close to them through difficult times in their lives. Katherine Newton, R U OK? CEO said regular, genuine conversations about how we’re really going, have the power to change lives, and help the people in our world feel more supported when they’re facing life’s challenges. “By taking the R U OK? Conversation Convoy around Australia, we work to empower people with the confidence to have a meaningful conversation if they spot the signs someone close to them might be struggling with life,” Ms Newton said. The R U OK? Conversation Convoy travels around the country and forms part of the outreach work R U OK? carries out in regional and rural communities. This year the Convoy will travel through NSW, QLD, NT and SA, covering more than 9,000 km. “It’s important to give people the opportunity to come to us. “Some people prefer that face-to-face conR U OK? Conversation Convoy staff members Dan Moore, Maria Cal, Claire Goodall, Chris Maher and Phil Maher with Cobar Youth Development & Community versation, or they want to know about serServices Coordinator Brytt Moore and local kids Riley Williams, Cooper Surridge, Heath vices or organisations like us,” she said. During the Convoy, R U OK? links in with George and Buck Newham on Monday afternoon at the Cobar Youth & Community local services and visits communities, school Centre. leaders and workplaces providing resources and listening to feedback. “We know that locals know best. 24 Marshall Street 0428 342 626 “The Conversation Convoy gives R U OK? the opportunity to hear directly from communities and better understand their current needs. “This helps inform the development of future resources and campaigns to ensure they are practical and useful,” Ms Newton said. The R U OK? Conversation Convoy is NEW STOCK ARRIVING made possible with the generous support of: Connor Clothing, The Audi Foundation, REGULARLY KitKat, Nescafé and Spirit Super.
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