09/09/2026
💛 R U OK? Day
Today is about something incredibly simple - looking out for each other.
At Gwandalan Bowling Club, we’re lucky to be part of a community where people come together every day. For a meal, a drink, a game of bowls, a catch-up with friends, a shift at work or simply some company.
But we never really know what someone might be carrying when they walk through our doors.
It might be the person sitting at the next table.
The mate you haven’t heard from in a while.
The staff member who serves you with a smile.
A colleague who seems quieter than usual.
Or even the person who always appears to have everything under control.
Mental health doesn’t have a particular look - and nobody is immune to struggling.
That’s why the way we treat one another matters. Our words matter. Respect matters. Kindness matters. Sometimes what feels like a small interaction to one person can stay with another person long after the moment has passed.
So today, and every day, we encourage our members, patrons, staff and wider community to check in with the people around them.
Ask “R U OK?” - and be ready to genuinely listen to the answer.
And perhaps most importantly, remember that looking after each other’s mental health isn’t something we should think about for just one day of the year.
A little more kindness. A little more understanding. A little more looking out for one another. 💛
That’s the kind of community we want to be.
