$9,370,594
raised for mental health
206,199,753
push-ups completed
3,214 PUSH-UPS. 4-26 JUNE 2025.
The Push-Up Challenge is underway, but you can still help raise awareness for better mental health for all Australians. Because your push is power.
3,214 push-ups over 23 days - representing the 3,214 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2023.
HOW IT WORKS
DAILY TARGETS AND FACTS
We'll give you daily push-up targets that relate to an important Mental Health Fact. You can track your daily progress and check out the facts on the app.
EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE
You don't have to be a push-up pro to participate. Substitute push-ups with sit-ups, squats or tailored exercises. You can also aim for half the push-up target.
Level up your physical and mental health
- 99% of participants said they felt fitter and stronger after completing The Push-Up Challenge.
- 94% said their mood was improved.
Our mission is to push for better health and wellbeing for everyone. Research shows that exercise can improve our mood and physical health, and it’s great to see our push-up community felt the same in 2024.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
REGISTER
The 2025 Challenge is underway but you can register your interest for 2026 and we'll let you know when registrations open. It's free and simple to register.
SHARE
Spread the word far and wide. Share your fundraising page to raise funds and start a conversation about the Mental Health Facts to raise awareness.
PARTICIPATE
Download the app to check your daily push-up targets, bank push-ups and read the daily Mental Health Facts throughout the challenge.
MEET SOME LEGENDS
FUNDRAISE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Make a difference to mental health services across Australia by choosing to fundraise for our beneficiaries - Lifeline, headspace or The Push for Better Foundation.
Fundraising is optional but it's a great way to show support and get your family and friends involved in the push for better mental health.
"I’m excited to be a part of The Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness and support for mental health. As someone who faces mental health struggles and understands the impacts of trauma, I am passionate about showcasing and sharing with others how to overcome our mental barriers in our daily lives."
- Matty Mills
