About our Challenge
By the time I reached my early 20s I had run out of fingers counting the number young men and boys I had known who had taken their own lives by suicide.
Suicide or attempted suicide has continued to intersect with my life through the experiences of my family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances.
Things have not improved markedly since my youth and in 2022, 3214 people took their lives by suicide in Australia.
That number is big and that number is too many.
That is the number of push-ups that Alfie and I will each do through the remainder of June, about 150 a day.
We are doing this to help raise awareness of mental health challenges and the services that are available out there, and to keep the conversation going between ourselves and with others. We are also doing this to test ourselves and push ourselves outside our of the comfortable.
Those are our primary motivations.
There is also the opportunity, should you wish, to support the work of Lifeline and others to try to make this number smaller in future years by providing support and services to those that need it. You can use the links if you want to do this.
And hopefully by the time Alfie reaches his twenties he does not have to count his fingers like I did.
Supporting Lifeline WA
Lifeline WA & The Push-Up Challenge: Supporting Mental Health Across WA
Western Australia is vast, covering nearly one-third of the country, with remote communities, resource sector workers, and FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) employees facing unique mental health challenges.
At least one-third of FIFO workers experience high levels of burnout and psychological distress—impacting not only individuals but also their families and their community. The isolation, high-pressure environments, and extended shifts can take a toll on mental wellbeing.
Thanks to The Push-Up Challenge, funds raised will support Lifeline WA’s critical 24/7/365 crisis services—including phone, text, and chat—ensuring that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. In 2025, our goal is to be the person ready to have a conversation that helps someone feel heard, supported, and understood.
By taking part in The Push-Up Challenge, you’re helping Lifeline WA provide life-saving support across our vast state. Every push-up counts. Every conversation matters.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,214 | $445 |
| Total | 3,214 | $445 |
My Push-Up Progress
Our Team Members
Part of Team Choo Boys
Great way to spark conversation and raise awareness!