Push Up Challenge 2026 concluded. Thank you for your support in bettering mental health outcomes.
THANK YOU
The Push-Up Challenge - Australia 2026 has reached its conclusion.
Prior to starting the Challenge, I had reservations about how exposing my vulnerabilities about my private lifelong journey would be received. It was a huge undertaking for me to be so exposed and raw on a social media platform. In saying this, I also felt compelled with the timing of this Challenge and that this opportunity to pay it forward circumvented any feelings I had regarding my own personal reservations in being so open to judgement. With a lifelong struggle with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, the feelings of judgment and rejection were amplified and it was a very real fear for me to expose myself so openly.
The goal of raising awareness regarding bettering mental health outweighed my own insular need to keep silent my personal demons and inner struggles.
In reflection, l am a stronger person for taking up this Challenge.
From the depths of my heart, I really am so thankful for your private messages, unconditional support and also the tangible support you provided to raise funds toward bettering mental health.
The feeling of knowing these funds will support others who are despairing and going through the most challenging times of their lives to have hope for their future, gives me a sense of peace and a warmth of knowing that my collective community is onboard to work toward improved mental health outcomes for our most vulnerable.
Once again, thank you for your support, your involvement and the spirit of encouragement as I partook in the Push Up Challenge with my team.
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Let's reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. We can all normalise discussion, practise compassion and encourage individuals to seek support.
Mental Health and wellbeing is a cause that I champion and feel very passionately about.
This is coming from a deeply personal perspective of having lived experience. As well as also knowing the struggles of others that I hold dear.
I want to reduce the stigma that is still embedded in conversations regarding mental health issues. Stigma and shame perpetuate hesitation in seeking vital support.
The majority of my life I have had waves where my mental health has plummeted. I have seen counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists. I have received misdiagnoses in the past, which has hampered my mental health and progression. As a highly masking individual, I had covered up my challenges.
Today I am here to say that there is no shame in seeking help and being transparent. This month I am raising awareness on what I believe is important. Mental wellbeing is as important as physical and spiritual wellbeing.
Please support me and Team SPSDS by making a donation. Any amount helps.
And if you ever need a listening ear, I am here to support you on your journey.
You don’t have to go it alone.
Let's all work towards greater understanding and acceptance.
Some measures to consider and implement:
- Be mindful of your language and the impact it has.
- Choose empowerment over shame. Use words that focus on a person's strengths and their journey of recovery.
- Normalise treatment. Treat mental health like physical health. Talk about seeing a therapist or psychiatrist as casually you would about visiting a GP for a physical injury.
- Share your journey. Only if you are comfortable. If you are, being open about your own experiences can humanise the hidden struggles the other person may be experiencing and encourage them to seek important help.
- Educate and challenge. Correct myths with facts. When you hear misconceptions, gently provide factual information.
- Encourage education. Support mental health literacy in schools and workplaces to help people recognise signs of early distress.
- Support anti-stigma campaigns. Get involved and share resources.
- Advocate for inclusion. Isolation is incredibly distressing. You may never know the gravity, value and impact your simple action of inclusion would be for a person who feels like they are on the periphery.
- Be an active listener. If someone has the courage to open up to you, this is huge. Listen without judgement and offer genuine support, rather than advice.
- Practise compassion and show empathy. Acknowledge that mental health struggles are a common part of the human experience.
I completed 3, 307 push-ups in 24 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia.
Every dollar helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes in Australia by funding much-needed mental health services and initiatives.
Dedicated to: those who are silently struggling, feeling isolated and alone. All life has value and your life matters.
Supporting Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing Australians who are experiencing emotional distress access to 24-hour crisis support, suicide prevention, mental health, and domestic and family violence prevention services.
Lifeline exists to ensure that no person in Australia has to face their toughest moments alone.
Our experience has shown us that it is through connection that we can find hope. That’s why we are available 24 hours a day to listen without judgement to anyone in Australia who is feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or experiencing a crisis. Each year, Lifeline receives over 1.3 million contacts to our crisis support services.
By supporting Lifeline, you are ensuring the Lifeline network has the critical technology, resources and people necessary to deliver crisis support, self-led support, and counselling services around the clock.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,307 | $1,045 |
| Total | 3,307 | $1,045 |
My Push-Up Progress
Our Team Members
Lucas Gubatanga
$20.00
Tim Holland
$520.00
Peter Olsen
$455.00
Kai Pukarinen
$200.00
Lisa Hamit
$1,044.64
Kristen Calabro
$120.00
Amy Dalton
$150.00
Nicole Sullivan
$20.00
Chrissy Parker
$310.00
Sophie Morris
$240.00
Bronwyn Robinson
$455.00
Josiah Moa
Part of Team Team SPSDS
Well done beautiful of your achievements.