Push for Better Mental Health

230,210

Participants

$12,646,950

Amount raised

329,642,519

Push-ups

From 3 to 26 June, over 230,000 Australians pushed for better and completed 3,307 push-ups, representing the 3,307 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2024.

These legendary participants completed more than 300 million push-ups collectively and raised an incredible $12 million (and counting!) for mental health. 

Donations are open until 17 July so you can keep raising much needed funds for those who need it.

  • Chris just donated $65.00
  • Cameron Mennie just donated $50.00
  • Dani Sanasi just donated $220.00
  • Laurie Moody just donated $35.00
  • Anonymous just donated $35.00
  • Raja just donated $20.00
  • Nigel D'Souza just donated $200.00
  • Anonymous just donated $200.00
  • Andrew just donated $190.00
  • Mark Stephenson just donated $35.00
  • Amanda just donated $100.00
  • Kristy McLean just donated $20.00
  • Anonymous just donated $10.00
  • Anonymous just donated $5.00
  • Ed Terkelsen just donated $100.00
  • Anonymous just donated $10.00
  • Judy Elliott just donated $100.00
  • Tommy Ceraso just donated $50.00
  • Anonymous just donated $20.00
  • Archer W just donated $15.00

Win a two person sauna

Complete The Push-Up Challenge and you could be unwinding in your very own Nook Elite two-person sauna, valued at $4,800.

Finish your full (3,307 push-ups) or half (1,654 push-ups) target by 30 June 2026 and you will automatically go into the draw.

All thanks to our friends at Nook.

MEET SOME LEGENDS

HOW IT WORKS

DAILY TARGETS AND FACTS 

We'll give you daily push-up targets that relate to an important Mental Health Fact. You can track your daily progress and check out the facts on the app. 

EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

You don't have to be a push-up pro to participate. Substitute push-ups with sit-ups, squats or tailored exercises. You can also aim for half the push-up target.

GO SOLO OR JOIN A TEAM

Sign up solo or get a crew together. Invite your matesworkschoolgym or club to join you. The more the merrier. Super recruiters can even create a Community.

"I’m excited to be a part of The Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness and support for mental health. As someone who faces mental health struggles and understands the impacts of trauma, I am passionate about showcasing and sharing with others how to overcome our mental barriers in our daily lives."

- Matty Mills

ARE YOU READY?

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