Jess Hart

About My Challenge

I'm completing 3,307 push-ups in 24 days alongside many of my fellow crew members onboard MMA Harmony to raise awareness and funds for mental health initiatives across Australia. If you are in a position to donate to our team it would be greatly appreciated.

As seafarers, we work in a unique environment that most people never experience. Long swings away from our families, shift work, interrupted sleep, changing weather conditions, and the constant demands of operating safely in a dynamic offshore environment can for some take a toll on our mental wellbeing.

Research consistently identifies seafaring as a high-risk occupation for mental health challenges. Multiple studies and systematic reviews have found elevated rates of stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and social isolation among seafarers. One long-term review of seafarer mortality found that approximately 5.9% of deaths were due to suicide, a sobering reminder of why this conversation matters.

Through this challenge, we're not only raising money for mental health services and initiatives; we're also helping to break down the stigma that still exists around asking for help. Strength isn't about suffering in silence. Strength is looking after yourself, looking after your shipmates, and having the courage to speak up when you're struggling.

Every push-up represents our commitment to supporting one another, whether we're at sea or at home with our families. If sharing this challenge encourages even one person to seek help, start a conversation, or check in on a mate, then we've already made a difference.

Thank you for supporting our crew and helping us push for better mental health outcomes for all Australians. 

Every donation, no matter the size, helps fund vital mental health programs and services. Together, we can make a difference.

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