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Pushing for hope
I'm completing 3,214 pushups in 23 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia.
You can show your support by making a tax-deductible donation to my page.
Every dollar helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes in Australia by funding much-needed mental health services and initiatives.
Someone asked me recently why I’m suddenly so enamoured by push ups, so here’s why…
3214 is the number of people who died by suicide in Australia in 2023 (which is the latest available data) so in June I will be doing 3214 pushups over 23 days, each one representing a life lost.
With your kind support, funds will help my workplace: Headspace at Edinburgh North.
The annual number of deaths by suicide in Australia is still rising, and has been since mid way through the early 2000’s. I count cousins and a beloved friend amongst those statistics.
Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15–24 years, and suicide prevention is a significant part of what I do every day with the amazing team I work with, since Headspace is the national mental health service for people aged 12-25 years.
So for the lives lost, and those we hope to save, 140 pushups a day doesn’t feel like too much of an ask. It even makes me healthier and stronger… bonus!
Thanks to those who have sponsored me so far, I really appreciate it. Anyone’s also welcome to join in if you feel inspired.. just let me know and I’ll share the link to join our team 🙂
Supporting headspace Edinburgh North
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.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 2 years
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,214 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 3,214 | $1,500 |
My Push-Up Progress
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Our Team Members
Rebecca Etienne
Raised so far:
$1,199.70
keri Delbridge
Kyna Ackers
Raised so far:
$270.00
Andy Le Roy
Raised so far:
$1,500.00
Danielle Cooper
Jade Wood
Shauna Marrone
Xanthia Vecchio
Raised so far:
$20.00
Noel Johns
Raised so far:
$440.00
Augustus Speare
Adrian Thomas
Raised so far:
$60.00
Madison Lueders
Raised so far:
$320.00
Valeria Nilova
Andrew Frangos
Raised so far:
$330.00
Kiara Hillam
Part of Team headspace Edinburgh North crew
Part of Community headspace Edinburgh North Community
