Fundraising Tips
This year, you can choose to raise funds for Lifeline, headspace or our very own Push for Better Foundation to make a real difference to mental health outcomes in Australia.
No matter who you choose to support, your fundraising efforts will help fund critical mental health services and programs that help everyday Australians when they need it most.
To get this fundraising party started, download our Fundraising and Engagement Guide, or keep scrolling for some quick tips.
Stay motivated and boost your donations
Share your story
Share your motivation on why you connect to the cause and why you’re taking up the challenge. Why are you pushing for better mental health?
Set a fundraising goal
Be ambitious and keep trying to reach your target. Letting people know what your goal is could inspire them to help you out.
Start a team
Get your friends, family, co-workers, gym buddies or teammates together and start a team to work towards fundraising and push-up goals together.
Thank your supporters
Make sure you thank your supporters. All it takes is a simple message on your social media posts to encourage more people to donate.
Fundraising tips for workplaces
Getting your work crew together?
We'll help you keep the troops motivated and make The Push-Up Challenge one of your best workplace achievements.
Think big
Share your motivation on why you connect to the cause and why you’re taking up the challenge. Why are you pushing for better mental health?
Cake it until you make it
Host a launch event like a morning tea to get everyone pumped. Start conversations that help remove the stigma around mental health and how fundraising can make a difference.
Workplace dollar matching
Check if your workplace offers dollar matching. Lots of companies like to rally behind their employees and show their support by matching funds they've raised.
Encourage Push-Up moments
Make time within your organisation to encourage participants to do their daily push-up target and discuss the daily mental health information.
Fundraising tips for schools
We love it when schools come together to join in The Push-Up Challenge.
Some legends from last year share their tips to keep your school motivated and help boost your fundraising dollars.
Push for pizza
Hit your push-up targets and be rewarded with awesome treats.
Teachers vs Students
Teachers and students go head-to-head in a push-up throw down. Donate a gold coin to watch and see who the champions are.
Better together
Have a mass push-up day and make time to push together (this makes for an epic photo opp).
Assembly talks
Invite your school wellbeing staff or mental health professionals to speak at assemblies about mental health awareness.