R U OK Day in Ararat

Updated September 15 2014 - 3:15pm, first published 12:00am
Suicide Prevention Network representative Lauren Dempsey. Pictures: PETER PICKERING
Suicide Prevention Network representative Lauren Dempsey. Pictures: PETER PICKERING
Sharon Basset spoke at R U OK? Day.
Sharon Basset spoke at R U OK? Day.
The Nationals' candidate for Ripon Scott Turner with Sharon Basset at R U OK? Day.
The Nationals' candidate for Ripon Scott Turner with Sharon Basset at R U OK? Day.
Sharon Bassett has her face painted by Scott Turner
Sharon Bassett has her face painted by Scott Turner
Sharon Bassett has her face painted by Scott Turner
Sharon Bassett has her face painted by Scott Turner

IN 2012, 2535 people died by suicide in Australia, or the equivalent of seven people per day. R U OK? Day aims to destigmatise suicide and promote the value of the community stepping up and asking friends or family they are worried about if they are OK.

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