Mental Health Starts with Movement
This June, the Back Dr Team (made up of our dedicated team members and valued practice members) is taking on The Push-Up Challenge! We'll be completing a heap of push-ups between 3–26 June to raise funds and awareness for mental health.
We know that mental health and physical health are closely linked – as reflected in a paraphrase of a Stoic Seneca quote, often attributed to Dan Martel: "Exhaust the body, tame the mind."
Our challenge aligns with National Spinal Health Month (1–30 June), the Australian Chiropractors Association's flagship campaign. This year's theme, "Healthy Spine – Healthy Mind. Get Back to Feeling Good," reinforces what we see every day at Back Dr: moving your body and caring for your spine directly supports mental wellbeing.
You can show your support by:
Making a tax-deductible donation to our fundraising page
Joining our Team to be a part of the fun and push for better health together
Every dollar and every push-up helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes in Australia.
Learn more about Spinal Health Month:
https://www.chiro.org.au/campaigns/spinal-health-month/
Supporting headspace
headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services for 12-25 year olds.
Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace centres in over 175 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.
This team is currently ranked 1000+ out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 998 | edensbeans | $1678.37 |
| 999 | ADF Careers Northern Region | $1677.00 |
| 1000 | The Vandelays | $1675.00 |
| 1001 | EmanatePushittothelimits | $1675.00 |
| 1002 | K-Town Healthcare Heroes | $1674.00 |
| 1003 | KGP Rep Crew | $1671.42 |
| 1004 | Big M80 | $1670.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Legendary Sponsors
$275
The Back Dr Team
$120
Curvy Closet
Absolutely amazing effort 👏 Raising awareness and funds for mental health is so important. Thank you for turning kindness into action — cheering you on all the way!
$75
The Back Dr Team
We see crisis every day. We also see that healthy movement saves lives. Proud to back the push-up challenge for mental health.
$75
The Back Dr Team
We see crisis every day. We also see that healthy movement saves lives. Proud to back the push-up challenge for mental health.
$75
The Back Dr Team
We see crisis every day. We also see that healthy movement saves lives. Proud to back the push-up challenge for mental health.
$65
Tracey Monaghan
Go the back Dr Fam my m, we can reach our goal!!
$50
Dianne Graham
$50
Antony Pantalone
$50
Lilly Holmes
Love this, great cause. You got this. ❤️👍
$35
Anonymous
$20
Effie
$20
Anonymous
Love this cause
$20
Lisa Doubleday
Great job Tracey! Such an important cause xx
$20
Sam Connolly
Well done Tracey. Great cause.
$20
Anonymous
$10
Bianca Hamilton
You can do it! 💪
$10
Janelle Carroll
Just keep pushing, pushing, pushing
$10
Georgie Duffy-Carroll
Go Trace!
Part of Community The Back Dr community
Part of Leaderboard Healthcare
So many of our people and families arrive at The Back Dr in a moment of crisis, physically and mentally struggling. We see every day that getting on top of your health naturally isn't just about pain relief; it’s about saving lives. That’s why we are honored to support the life-saving mission of the push-up challenge this month.