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Ambassadors, Champions & Supporters

Roy Asotasi

As co-captain of South Sydney Rabbitohs, Roy Asotasi is a big believer in looking out for your teammates - even during tough times. He became a supporter in 2012 and is helping us to reach out to more Aussie men.

Simon Baker

Actor Simon Baker has supported our mission since 2010 and has helped us reach millions of Australians by being involved in our national ad campaign, alongside Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts and Jack Thompson. He believes open conversations are a great first towards stopping little problems becoming bigger.

The Hon. Kevin Humphries

As the first Minister for Mental Health in a NSW Government, Kevin Humphries is committed to reducing the stigma that prevents people from seeking help: 'With 550 lives tragically lost to suicide each year in NSW, there would be few people in villages, towns and cities across the State who have not been touched by suicide in some way. I encourage every single resident of NSW to get involved and to connect with someone and not let fear or prejudice prevent them from talking openly and honestly. '.

Professor Graham Martin

Professor Graham Martin OAM is Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The University of Queensland, and Clinical Director, Royal Children’s Hospital and Health Service District, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS). He has been dedicated to suicide prevention since 1987, a member of the International Association for Suicide Prevention since 1997, and a member by invitation of the International Association for Suicide Research. Professor Martin chairs our Scientific Advisory Group.

Hugh Jackman

Actor Hugh Jackman has supported R U OK?Day since 2010. He encourages people to stay in touch with one another because mateship has always been an important part of our national story. He hopes that R U OK?Day reminds us all to stop and really connect with friends to see if they need our support.

Professor Tony Jorm

Tony Jorm is a Professorial Fellow at the School of Population Health, University of Melbourne and an NHMRC Australia Fellow. His research focuses on public knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders, and particularly on interventions to improve the public’s helpfulness towards people developing mental disorders. A major focus of his research is on the development and evaluation of Mental Health First Aid training. Professor Jorm co-founded Mental Health First Aid Australia.

Ben Ross

After sustaining a spinal injury mid-match in 2009, Ben Ross was told he would never walk again. The prognosis terrified him and he started to experience dark and negative thoughts. He has since made a remarkable recovery - both physically and mentally - thanks to support from his wife and friends.

Wendell Sailor

Former Rugby league player Wendell Sailor was approached for support in 2009 by Gavin Larkin and was only too happy to get involved as he’d personally benefitted from the support of friends when he was struggling in 2006. Wendell hopes his support will prompt more men to ‘man up’ and ask for help when they need it.

Jack Thompson

Actor Jack Thompson has supported R U OK?Day since 2009, driven by a concern about Australia’s high suicide rate. Jack’s Godmother took her life and it was a tragic loss for him and his family. Reflecting on the importance of conversations, Jack makes the following observation: 'For a troubled person to understand that there is someone there who gives a damn can mean the world to them,' he said. 'If someone had taken the time to sit down with my relative and say, 'Are you ok?', it could have made a big difference. '.

Libby Trickett

Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Libby Trickett was proud to join R U OK?Day as an Ambassador in 2011. Libby has first-hand experience of supporting family members with depression and is very proactive about looking after her own wellbeing. One reason she started competing again in 2010 was because it helped her feel happier and more resilient.

Zoe Tuckwell Smith

Zoe Tuckwell-Smith, known for her role as Rebecca Gilbert in TV series 'Winners and Losers', has been a supporter since 2011 and is passionate about helping people appreciate the importance of talking to people you work with.

Naomi Watts

Actress Naomi Watts came on board in 2010, encouraging people to ask the question in a YouTube clip that went viral. She hopes more people will value the importance of reaching out and start conversations to stop little problems becoming bigger.

Dean Widders

Former NRL player Dean Widders became an supporter in 2012, hoping to encourage his fellow Indigenous Australians to open up and talk honestly about their feelings on R U OK?Day.

John Ward

NSW Farmers Association member John Ward is promoting our message in rural and regional communities: 'I am very happy to be doing something positive for our rural communities. Talking to each other openly and honestly is one thing we can all do to help each other when we're struggling with a problem. '.

Garth Wood

Boxing champion Garth Wood has been an Ambassador since 2009 and has spoken publicly about his gratitude for the support provided by R U OK? co-founder Gavin Larkin during a difficult period in his life. He was able to be there for Gavin during his battle with cancer and remains committed to helping more men to speak up and stay connected.