The truth is, struggle is all around us.
Rarely are we equipped with the tools to effectively process and manage our emotions. It is only when we have moment of crisis, whether through acute or cumulative trauma, are we sometimes fortunate enough to have access to these resources.
Unfortunately this is not true for all everyone in our community. Sometimes it can feel that all hope is lost. That we are only a burden to everyone around us. In those moments it feels rational to opt into a permanent solution for these very solvable problems.
I have never spoken publicly about my own struggles with mental health during my teens and early twenties.
Only by sheer luck am I still here today.
No matter how full, rich, glamorous or idyllic someone's life may look from the outside, the reality of one's circumstances can be torturous and dark.
I'm completing 3,214 push-ups 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.
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.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
Push-Ups | Funds | |
---|---|---|
2025 | 2,519 | $663 |
Total | 2,519 | $663 |
My Push-Up Progress
Our Team Members

Kathryn O'Neill
$245.00

Henry Le
$663.00

Heather Rolston

Noreen Hortinela

Amber Rayner-Wilson
$1,025.00

Gangadhar Kolur

Julie-Anne Shields
$15.00

Ryuji Shimada
$35.00

Christopher La Porta

Fathima Harun

Troy King
$210.00

Michael Miceli

Nick Prest

Geetesh Grover

Ebony Thomson
$10.00

Steve Sheppard
$240.00

Renata Lynch

Cassandra Vlahos

Shannon Johnson

Meena McDonald

Kate Eckersley
$35.00

Fiona Wee

Anand Bakshi

Kylie Philippzig

Tim Plant
$250.00

Maggie Sim

Corrine Konda

Adam Rafferty

Rahul Paipuri
Part of Team MDA National
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