We know how important it is for people to ask questions, get the information they need, and find their way around health and community systems. But it can be hard, especially when someone feels vulnerable or stressed.
‘It’s ok to ask’ supports people to ask questions, and get the most from their visits. It also reminds services to welcome questions.
The ‘It’s ok to ask’ resources (posters, pamphlet, games, video clips, workshop materials and activities) have been co-developed with consumers as conversation starters, prompts, examples, and ways to build capacity and skills. You can mix and match resources to suit your setting or purpose.
Resources are available in electronic and hard versions.
Email health.literacy@health.tas.gov.au for copies or links, or to discuss any of the resources and how they can be used.
Brochures & Posters
‘It’s ok to ask’ brochure
This brochure has helpful information to make the most of a visit to a community or health service. It includes ‘tips for before and during an appointment’, and ‘questions you can ask’. Hard copies are also available.
The brochure is also available in:
- Tigrinya (PDF, 677KB)
- Arabic (PDF, 364KB)
- Persian (PDF, 313KB)
- Nepali (PDF, 295KB)
- Chinese – simplified (PDF, 331KB)
‘It’s ok to ask’ poster
These three posters encourage people to ask questions. Each poster includes ‘It’s ok to ask’ along with a different message.
‘It’s ok to ask’ people posters
These eight posters have the same ‘It’s ok to ask’ design, but show people from different ages and backgrounds saying ‘I find it hard to ask…. But if I don’t, I won’t know’. Also available in A4 and A3 hard copies, on request.
‘It’s ok to ask’ videos
These short video clips have local people sharing their ideas and experiences on asking questions and finding information.
Video 1 – asking questions
Video 2 – tips for asking questions
Video 3 – Welcoming questions: Jake’s story
Video 4 – asking questions: Ella’s story
‘It’s ok to ask’ games
These two games are engaging ways to explore things that help or hinder health and wellbeing. They are designed as ‘conversation starters’.
Snakes and Ladders
Which Snakes and Ladders will change your health? And what will Chance throw your way? Play the game and find out. Share stories and experiences with others as you move around the board.
‘We Can’ Game
Can we do these things that support our health and wellbeing? Yes, No, With Support…. check out the cards and decide. Can be played with one, two or a group of people.
