About My Challenge
Hello friends,
Through various circles and over many years I've seen the devastating impact mental health can have on life and lives of connected family & friends.
Mental Health to me is so unique and can effect individuals in many ways with consequence possibly being catestrophic.
I'm no expert and am not preaching. But I have decided to take on a challenge to raise some money for a cause that is important to me.
I'm doing 3,214 push-ups in 23 days as part of The Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia. This target represents the 3,214 people who died by suicide in Australia in 2023 (the most recent stats).
My focus is to be a role model for my kids, show up for them everyday and support something that impacts us all.
If you would like to support me or donate to the cause please follow the link below. I'll be donating to Lifeline.
If you've read this far and you need to talk about anything, know that I'll always listen. Please reach out.
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/matthewbargwanna/the-push-up-challenge
Supporting Lifeline

Lifeline exists to ensure no person in Australia has to face their toughest moments alone.
Our crisis support services are available 24/7 to listen, without judgement, to any person in Australia who is feeling overwhelmed, experiencing crisis or longs to be heard.
Experience shows us it is through connection that we can find hope. With Australians struggling with cost-of-living pressures, increasing inflation, housing insecurity, global instability, and recovery after extreme weather events, our crisis support services have remained in high demand with our voice and text services receiving up to 4,000 contacts a day from help seekers. Our partnership with The Push Up Challenge plays a vital role in raising funds to support the delivery of suicide prevention and crisis support services at a time where we have never been needed more.
Thank you for supporting Lifeline. Your fundraising is helping to save lives.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
Push-Ups | Funds | |
---|---|---|
2025 | 3,064 | $705 |
Total | 3,064 | $705 |
My Push-Up Progress
Our Team Members

Digger
$365.00

Robert Swalwell

Emily Munro
$100.00

Zac Hermon
$65.00

Michael Bridge
$245.00

Amber Jones
$265.00

Hayden Collier

Chad Jones

Mathew Carlow

Nyssa Wellings
$240.00

Aaron Cross

Paul Cleary
$165.00

Tamara Cleary
$65.00

Nigel Lowry
$100.00

Matthew Bargwanna
$705.08

Angela Burford
$660.00

Saskia Peters
$220.00

Will Close
$475.00

Benjamin Catania
$35.00

Sri Muhunthan
Part of Team Push the Grid