We’re proud to announce that we’re teaming up for the second year running with two of Australia’s most reputable mental health organisations, Lifeline and Movember, for The Push-Up Challenge 2023.
This marks the second year we will be working together with Movember and Lifeline, strengthening our joint commitment to raising awareness about mental health issues and suicide in Australia.
“We are proud to partner with and raise funds for Lifeline and Movember for the second year in a row,” says The Push-Up Challenge Founder and CEO, Nick Hudson. “With our focus on mental health education, Lifeline’s 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services, and Movember’s focus on prevention and early intervention, we’ll be building on our work engaging Australians of all walks of life in a holistic conversation about mental health, and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health issues.”
The Push-Up Challenge 2023 will see thousands of Australians of all ages and abilities learn daily mental health facts while they complete 3,144 push-ups over 23 days in June, putting a spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2021.
Colin Seery, Chief Executive, Lifeline Australia said:
“Lifeline has been there for more than 2.6M Australians over the past year, that’s more people reaching out to us than ever before. Through funds raised from The-Push Up Challenge we’ve been able to answer over 168,000 requests for help from those in crisis. Our experience has shown us that it is through connection we can find hope. The Push-Up Challenge is a powerful initiative to bring communities together, drive awareness of mental health and encourage help seeking behaviour. We’re proud to be back for a third year in 2023.”
According to Rachel Carr, Movember APAC Country Director:
“We’re proud to be partnering with The Push-Up Challenge for another incredible year. Honouring the 3,144 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2021 and helping shine a light on the alarming prevalence of male suicide that continues to exist in Australia."
“Sadly, we lose more than six men to suicide every single day, with men accounting for approximately 75 per cent of all national suicides. It's so important for us to have these conversations, to push for better mental health, and to continue funding lifesaving prevention and early intervention programs.”
Want to get involved?
- The Push-Up Challenge kicks off on 1 June. It’s an incredible opportunity for participants to raise funds for Lifeline, Movember or The Push For Better Foundation, if you choose to fundraise.
- Workplace teams are welcome! Register your workplace’s interest.
- Contact us if you’re interested in aligning your organisation with this incredible cause and collaborating with us in the push for better.
