1,654 Reasons to Keep Pushing
For the first time in my life, I’ve decided to take on a fitness challenge.
Over the next 24 days, I’ll be pushing myself to complete 1,654 push-ups and sit-ups as part of The Push-Up Challenge, raising awareness and funds for youth mental health in Australia. Every donation made through my page will go directly to Headspace Canberra.
I’ve chosen to take on the half challenge so that I can balance it alongside this thing called life. But while it may be the half challenge this number still carries a powerful message. The 1,654 push-ups and sit-ups represent half the number of Australians who lost their lives to suicide in 2024. Behind every number is a person, a family, friends, and a community forever changed.
This will be difficult but it is nothing compared to the pain that people going through mental health challenges face on a daily basis.
As someone who has experienced mental health struggles myself this cause is deeply personal and is what keeps me going.
I’m fortunate to volunteer with Headspace Canberra as a member of their Youth Reference Group where I get to see firsthand the incredible difference Headspace makes in the lives of young people aged 12–25. Headspace provides free, accessible mental health support when it is needed most and I know how vital services like this are.
Every dollar raised will help Headspace Canberra continue its important work in the community ensuring young people can access free mental health support and that young voices continue to be heard in shaping services designed for them.
I’m doing this challenge for every young person who is struggling, has struggled, or may struggle in the future.
If you are in a position to do so, I would be incredibly grateful for your support. Any donation will help make a meaningful difference and help in reaching my goal of $1000 raised for Headspace Canberra.
Together we can help create better mental health outcomes for young Australians.
Remember you are not alone.
#pushforbetter
Supporting headspace Canberra
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,654 | $367 |
| Total | 1,654 | $367 |
My Push-Up Progress
Part of Team headspace Hustlers
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