About Our Challenge
This June, we're taking on The Push-Up Challenge and completing a heap of push-ups between 4-26 June, 2025 to raise funds and awareness for mental health.
You can show your support by making a tax-deductible donation to our fundraising page or joining our Team to be a part of the fun.
“The Side Kicks Strike Again”
for our team in The Push-Up Challenge
We strike with purpose, not with fists,
Each push-up builds the strength that lifts.
We kick, we block, we bow, we breathe—
But some fights lie beneath the gi.
You can’t always see a heavy heart,
Or feel the pain that pulls apart.
But we’ve seen courage in disguise—
In silent tears and smiling eyes.
We are The Side Kicks—karate strong,
But even warriors can feel wrong.
We know that battles aren’t just bruises—
They’re broken thoughts, and quiet loses.
So we rise up, rep by rep,
To honour all who’ve silently wept.
For those who struggle to find the light,
We push through burn and show our fight.
Mental health is not a shame,
It’s part of life—it’s not a game.
And asking help is not defeat—
It’s bravery, raw and incomplete.
With every push-up, we make a stand:
A team, a tribe, an open hand.
The dojo taught us how to cope—
To move through pain, to guard, to hope.
So here we are, with steady pace—
Each drop of sweat, a soft embrace.
We fight for more than points or pride—
We fight for every soul inside.
We’re The Side Kicks, loud and clear—
You’re not alone. We’re always near.
Supporting Push For Better Foundation
The Push For Better Foundation raises awareness and engages people in mental health through connection, education and health and wellbeing. We #pushforbetter.
This team is currently ranked 1000+ out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 998 | IMC - Civil | $2020.00 |
| 999 | Team Coelect | $2020.00 |
| 1000 | Wombats 2025 | $2020.00 |
| 1001 | PUSH CREW | $2019.00 |
| 1002 | Amaroo Armada | $2015.00 |
| 1003 | 4Site Design Group | $2015.00 |
| 1004 | Lovely strong and defined arms team | $2013.01 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Legendary Sponsors
$120
Anonymous
$120
Camilla, Morgana & Andrew Kelly
$100
Ross Clary
Give it the Ole' College Try Buddy! Gig'em - Roscoe
$100
Maureen & Rob
$100
Nicholas EDWARDS
$65
Karen Murphy
Great cause Margaret
$65
Yol and Rob Massara
$65
Robert Rambeau
👊
$65
Hilary Hamnett
$65
Anonymous
$65
Anonymous
You are forever my inspiration, love you
$50
Morgane Autret
$50
Dean and Christina
Go for it Margaret, smash them out. Osu
$50
Matthew Endacott
$50
Robyn Krzys
We are pushing up with you Margaret. Jan and Robyn x
$40
Sam Chivers
Great cause. You're a legend 🙌
$35
Cristina
What a woman!
$35
Maarten Immink
$35
Anthony Turbill
$25
Matt Wallen
Great work, Doc!
$20
Pat Allen
Good luck
$20
Dee OLoughlin
$20
Dale Wache
Onya Margaret - you do good things!
$15
Russell Chan
Let's go Maarten! More pushups gets you stronger!
$10
Anonymous
Great Work Doc!
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