The Push for Better Foundation

The Push for Better Foundation aims to engage and educate people in mental and physical health, raise awareness of the mental health issues affecting everyday Australians, and help foster mental wellbeing and fitness.

The Push for Better Foundation works to deliver programs - including The Push-Up Challenge - educational content and platforms that improve understanding of mental fitness and inspire action.

The Foundation was launched in October 2020 by Nick Hudson and is a registered health promotion charity.

What we do

By delivering on our key foundations of education, connection, and health and wellbeing,
we will push for – and achieve – a more physically and mentally healthy future for all Australians.

Educate

We increase mental health literacy by raising awareness and understanding of both mental illness and mental fitness.

Connect

We bring people and communities together, spark conversations about mental health and use platforms to connect individuals with their goals.

Promote health & wellbeing

We directly impact individual mental wellbeing by promoting lifelong healthy habits, daily exercise and raising funds for mental health.

Funds raised for The Push for Better Foundation are used to:

Operate and run The Push-Up Challenge and ensure The Push For Better Foundation can continue to do so in future years.
Support our charity partners, Lifeline and headspace to raise funds and provide critical mental health services.
Equip Student Ambassadors across Australia with the tools and resources needed to encourage their schools and local community to get fit and learn about mental health.
Elevate mental health literacy in Australia through science-backed educational content.
Fund and/or develop new initiatives to address existing gaps in mental health promotion and service provision.

Your donations to The Push for Better Foundation make a difference

$35 can help fund resources to start mental health conversations in the classroom and workplace.

$65 can help train and support high school students to become mental health ambassadors in their school and community.
$120 can help elevate mental health literacy through science-backed educational content.
$250 can help us improve the physical and mental fitness of more Australians through health promotion initiatives.

Find out more about how the funds you raise and donate through The Push-Up Challenge are having a big impact on mental health.

Read our annual report for more about The Push for Better Foundation.

Our Board

Nick Hudson - ceo & chairperson

With a background in engineering plus a Master of Business Administration, Nick brings his talent for delivering strategy and bringing start-ups to life as the founder of The Push-Up Challenge. Nick leads a small but mighty team and is a constant inspiration to others with his unwavering passion for raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. He was recently awarded Australian of the Year WA Local Hero for 2024 and Mental Health Advocate of the Year WA, and with his own lived experience of mental health challenges, Nick is the embodiment of how connecting with others, valuing physical and mental wellbeing and a bit of competitive banter for good measure, can lead to better mental health outcomes for all Australians.

Peran Bishop - Non-Executive Director

Peran has been on board with The Push-Up Challenge since day dot and has strong experience in systems, sales, product development and marketing. Peran is all about giving back to his community and is well known for volunteering with many grassroots organisations. Recently recognised as Club Person of the Year at his surf lifesaving club, Peran believes in the power of connection and physical wellbeing in bringing people together.

Brenton Laws - Non-Executive Director

A leader in innovation and business development, Brenton has a proven track record in finance, economics, strategy and commercial development. With a Masters of Business Administration and a member of the Australian Institute of Directors, Brenton knows that quality governance can help shape better communities and outcomes for everyone. Brenton is currently heading up the Innovation and Development team at Western Power and continues to step up for other NFP organisations with his financial skills.

Heather McIntyre - Non-Executive Director

A lawyer with a history in private practice, oil and gas, not for profit and government sectors, Heather has a knack for detail, problem solving and advocacy. As a long-term volunteer with a number of charities including Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and The Humanitarian Group, Heather firmly believes in sharing her skills and contributing to the communities that need help the most. Spending time as President of the not-for-profit organisation, Leading Youth Forward, Heather knows first-hand the importance of mentoring at risk teens and how a positive presence can lead to better mental health outcomes.