Mr THISTLETHWAITE (Kingsford Smith) (13:51): Today is R U OK? Day. It's a day of national awareness based on a simple premise: that asking this vital question—are you okay?—of someone we know could prove the difference between life and death. The focus is not only on encouraging more discussions of mental health to help stop the scourge of suicide but it's also about engaging more Australians in vital discussions around depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. In Kingsford Smith, our community has come together at public forums in Maroubra to discuss what can be done together to support people who are struggling and to save more lives. It's been inspiring to see community groups, businesses, and sporting and welfare associations come together at these forums to help out. And we have so much more work to do at a local level and beyond. Research shows that suicide rates across the nation will grow at alarming rates over the next 10 years without better prevention and early intervention. Governments at state and national levels are now making suicide prevention a priority, but we as individuals can also be lifesavers. You don't need to be a doctor, a nurse or an expert to check in with someone that you are worried about. It's about it being better to reach out than to avoid that person for fear of getting the conversation wrong. Not just today but every day simply ask, 'Are you okay?'