St Mary's Catholic College- Push for Better Mental Health
On Tuesday 18th June, the St Mary's Catholic College community is coming together to make a difference. As part of the national Push-Up Challenge, we will be raising awareness and vital funds for mental health.
In a dedicated 35-minute session, our students and staff will aim to complete as many push-ups as possible – united in our goal to support mental health services, start important conversations, and help destigmatise mental illness.
Mental health affects us all, and by taking part in this challenge, we’re showing that at St Mary’s, no one pushes alone. Every push-up counts. Every conversation matters. Every dollar raised helps provide support for those in need.
Let’s push for better mental health – together.
Supporting headspace National
headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.
Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace centres in over 157 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools.
The support headspace receives from the community helps us achieve our vision - that all young Australians are supported to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.
State Of The Push-Ups
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Thank you to our Sponsors
$774
Brett Donohoe
$250
Anonymous
$100
Cathy O'Gorman
Wishing our students and community a wonderful day and let's keep the conversation going about healthy relationships, caring for each other and lifting each other up! Thank you for what you are undertaking! Mrs O x
$65
Sally Moriarty
$35
Kate D'Arcy
$35
Louisa McRae
$25
Paula Finlay
$20
Julie&Zar Graham
Supporting Mental Health needs and Resources to support people facing life’s challenges in their communities🤝🙏🏼💞
$20
Alex Kenny
$10
Anonymous
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On Wednesday 18 June, St Mary’s proudly took part in the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Our school community came together with incredible enthusiasm and spirit to support this important cause. Students showed outstanding commitment, completing a massive total of 10,000 push-ups. We were honoured to be joined by local police officers and the media team from Catholic Schools, who helped capture the vibrant energy of the event. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing staff and student volunteers who cooked a delicious BBQ, and to our College Leadership Team and Student Pastoral Council for organising such a meaningful and successful event.