Get your school involved

Let's get fit, have fun and learn about mental health together!

Sign your school up for Australia's largest mental health and fitness event  

The Push-Up Challenge is a unique and fun way for schools to encourage better mental health and wellbeing through physical activity, connection and mental health education.

Why get on board

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Free to sign up
It doesn't cost anything to do something great for the physical and mental fitness of your students and teachers.

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Reduces stigma 
Talking about mental health can encourage students to speak openly and seek help when they need it.

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Fosters a positive and supportive community spirit
The Challenge unites teachers and students of all ages through one epic shared goal, creating a sense of connection and belonging.

Empowers students to make a difference
Your students and broader school community can make a real impact by opting to raise money for one of these mental health charities.

Learn about mental health together
Get clued up about mental health and how to support yourself and others with our daily mental health facts.

Have some fun!
There are plenty of fun ways to stay motivated, like hosting a friendly competition between classes, factions or sibling schools.

Express your interest to get your school involved:

"Being an all-boys school, The Push-Up Challenge has made extremely valuable advancements in my peers' ability to have those hard, vulnerable conversations in a really casual but effective way. For the senior students, it’s provided us with competition, an outlet for stress and several important reminders to keep on looking after ourselves mentally and physically while we’re so caught up in school."

- Dylan, St Bede's College, VIC

Can primary schools join the challenge?

We've had a heap of primary schools take part - all it takes is a little adapting of the push-ups and mental health content to ensure it is age appropriate. Register your school's interest and we can send you more info.

Want more?

Check out this Case Study from Dungog High School, NSW to see how the Challenge can work in a school setting, as well as the impact it can have on students, teachers and the whole school community.