Warren Tognolini

About My Challenge

Suicide prevention is a cause close to my heart. I’ve lost two former work colleagues and a friend who was a role model to me. These losses have deeply impacted me and reinforced the importance of mental health awareness and support. I have navigated my own mental health struggles. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the importance of mental health support and have fueled my commitment to making a difference. Let’s break the stigma around mental health by starting conversations with those who might be struggling. Your words can make a world of difference.

I’m participating in The Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness and funds for mental health. This challenge involves completing a set number of push-ups each day to represent the number of lives lost to suicide in Australia. It’s a powerful way to bring attention to this critical issue and support organizations that provide vital mental health services.

**How You Can Help:**

- **Donate:** Your financial support will help fund mental health services and support programs.
- **Spread the Word:** Share information about The Push-Up Challenge with your friends, family, and colleagues to raise awareness.
- **Participate:** Join me in the challenge and help raise awareness through your own push-up efforts.

If you’re finding it hard to cope, please reach out. I’m here for you, ready to listen and offer support. You don’t have to go through this alone. Plus, who wouldn’t want advice from someone with a moustache this epic? 😊

**Important Contacts:**

**Mental Health and Suicide Prevention**
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 (24/7 support for depression and anxiety)
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7 support for those feeling suicidal)
- SANE Australia: 1800 187 263 (support for complex mental health issues)
- Head to Health: 1800 595 212 (mental health information and support)

**LGBTQ+ Support**
- QLife: 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight, 7 days a week)
- Twenty10: (02) 8594 9555 (support for LGBTQ+ young people aged 12-25)
- HERE: Online LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hub

**Support for Kids and Teens**
- Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 (24/7 support for young people aged 5-25)
- headspace: 1800 650 890 (support for young people aged 12-25)
- ReachOut: Online mental health support for young people

**Support for Adults and Elderly**
- MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978 (24/7 support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns)
- Griefline: 1300 845 745 (support for people experiencing grief and loss)
- Dementia Support Australia: 1800 699 799 (support for carers of people living with dementia)

**Support for Parents**
- Parent Line: 13 22 89 (support for parents and carers)
- COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence): 1300 740 398 (support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent)

**Body Image and Eating Disorders**
- Butterfly Foundation: 1800 334 673 (support for eating disorders and body image issues)

**Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples**
- 13YARN: 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support)

**Support for Multicultural Communities**
- Embrace Multicultural Mental Health: 02 6285 3100 (resources and support in a culturally accessible format)

**Support for Survivors of Torture and Trauma**
- Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma: 07 3391 6677

**Disability Support**
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): 1800 800 110 (support for people with disabilities)
- Disability Advocacy Finder: Online tool to find disability advocacy services
- Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380 (support for people with complex trauma)
- Counselling and Referral Service – Disability: 1800 421 468

**Support for War Veterans and Emergency Workers**
- Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling: 1800 011 046 (24/7 support for veterans and their families)
- Soldier On: 1300 620 380 (support for veterans and their families)
- Beyond Blue – Police and Emergency Services Program: 1300 224 636 (support for emergency service workers)

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 for emergency assistance.

Thank you for your support. Together, we can make a difference. 💪❤️