Push for Better Mental Health

230,199

Participants

$13,000,914

Amount raised

332,523,385

Push-ups

From 3 to 26 June, over 230,000 Australians pushed for better and completed 3,307 push-ups, representing the 3,307 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2024.

These legendary participants completed more than 300 million push-ups collectively and raised an incredible $12 million (and counting!) for mental health. 

Donations are open until 17 July so you can keep raising much needed funds for those who need it.

  • Cino Ceci Bendinelli just donated $200
  • Suzie Dewhurst just donated $35
  • Stuart Martin just donated $20
  • Kelma Williams just donated $25
  • Liz Ham just donated $35
  • Dennis McNevin just donated $25
  • Robyn WOODFORD just donated $120
  • DJ just donated $50
  • Lindy Stuchbery just donated $20
  • Anonymous just donated $50
  • Will just donated $65
  • Anonymous just donated $50
  • Shabab Jahan just donated $50
  • Catalina and Graeme Agars just donated $50
  • Anonymous just donated $100
  • Anonymous just donated $100
  • Hindmarsh Historical Society just donated $100
  • Anonymous just donated $100
  • William Jackson just donated $35
  • Michelle Wong just donated $20

Win a two person sauna

Complete The Push-Up Challenge and you could be unwinding in your very own Nook Elite two-person sauna, valued at $4,800.

Finish your full (3,307 push-ups) or half (1,654 push-ups) target by 30 June 2026 and you will automatically go into the draw.

All thanks to our friends at Nook.

MEET SOME LEGENDS

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.

GO SOLO OR JOIN A TEAM

Sign up solo or get a crew together. Invite your matesworkschoolgym or club to join you. The more the merrier. Super recruiters can even create a Community.

"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

ARE YOU READY?

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