The Push-Up Challenge

The latest stats from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have today revealed that 3,214 Aussies lost their lives to suicide last year. ㅤ Today our thoughts are with the loved ones of all those Australians who were sadly lost too soon in 2023. ❤️ ㅤ Reach out to friends and family, a mental health professional, or Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you or someone you know needs support.

Drop and give us💯 Join our mini-challenge and complete 100 push-ups for your mental fitness this World Mental Health Day. Let us know in the comments if you're up for the challenge! 😎

The Push-Up Challenge has once again proven to be a great motivator for improving physical fitness and exercise routines. Here's what our 2024 participants said after completing this year's Challenge 🏃 The benefits of moving your body are not only physical – studies have identified clear mental health benefits.  When you exercise, your body releases feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins, which are known to reduce feelings of pain and stress and increase feelings of pleasure - literally boosting your mood 💪 Integrating exercise into your work days is a great way to stay fit, improve physical wellbeing and also boost team morale! Why not get your workplace involved in 2025? Contact Ella Hyatt or Mark Jacobson for more information.

We’re excited to announce a one-day-only spin-off of The Push-Up Challenge in honour of World Mental Health day next Thursday, October 10. If we learnt anything during the Challenge in June, it’s that physical exercise is a great way to support our mental fitness. So, we’re encouraging you and your workplace to take part in a mini push-up event. The challenge: 100 push-ups for the 10th day of the 10th month: World Mental Health Day. If push-ups aren’t your thing, feel free to substitute with 100 squats, sit-ups, steps, or any other exercise. Drop a 💪 in the comments If you’re up for the challenge.

We're super proud to share that we've won the #TelstraBestofBusinessAwards Building Communities category for WA. This award perfectly encapsulates the heart of The Push-Up Challenge - we're all about creating positive change in our communities - and in fact, building connection underpins everything we do. We believe that more connected communities can play a vital part in reshaping the mental health of Australians. We know that social connection is linked to lower rates of anxiety and depression, and conversely, when the need for connection isn't met within our communities, loneliness becomes a real risk factor for depression and suicide. We'll keep pushing and building a community of people actively engaged in mental fitness, so we can live in a world where mental health is just as important as physical health.

We are incredibly grateful to The Shaw and Partners Foundation for their generous donation to The Push For Better Foundation, with special thanks to Helen Acworth for nominating us. This support will significantly enhance our efforts in promoting mental fitness and well-being. Our CEO Nick Hudson represented us on Monday morning to speak with the wider team at Shaw and Partners, where he was presented with the cheque. Thank you once again to the team for your contribution to the push for better.

Behind the scenes, Nick Hudson our 2024 WA Local Hero and his team pour immense energy into making The Push-Up Challenge a success. While 200,000+ participants focus on the event, what they don't see is the hard work, problem-solving, and tech coordination that happens to keep everything running smoothly. In June 2024, over 218,000 Australians took on the challenge, raising $12.3 million for vital mental health services. It's a massive effort that often goes unnoticed but is crucial to bringing this impactful event to life. Let's not forget the dedication behind every push-up. 💪 Find out how you can get involved at https://lnkd.in/fUab4CZ Auspire - Australia Day Council WA

2024 was an BIG year and we thought it was time to glance back at the epic feats that unfolded during The Push-Up Challenge ✨ We are proud to have supported our three awesome charity beneficiaries: Lifeline, headspace and The Push for Better Foundation, who are all making a positive impact in our communities 🧡 Why not get on board as a sponsor for 2025? We're open to discussions with like-minded organisations who are looking to contribute to the push for better mental health in Australia. Reach out to Ella Hyatt or Mark Jacobson for more information.

So cool. The Push-Up Challenge was just named a State Finalist in the Telstra Business Awards 😎 Not in one, but TWO categories: 🔥 Championing Health 🔥 Building Communities What does that mean? Well, all those push-ups you’ve been seeing… they’re making waves. The Push-Up Challenge is not just about sweating it out – we’re improving the mental fitness of individuals and their communities 💪🧠 Grateful? Absolutely. Satisfied? Never. Thanks to everyone who’s pushed for better and supported this journey. Let’s keep flexing our muscles and minds together. Onwards! #TelstraBusinessAwards #ThePushUpChallenge #mentalhealth

As part of IGO’s partnership with The Push-Up Challenge, we recently hosted a celebratory wrap up event at our South Perth Office, which marked the end of the Challenge and invited corporate and community partners to come together and reflect on the history of the Challenge and what’s coming next. This is IGO’s fourth year supporting the Challenge, which saw a total of 218,000 challengers sign up from all over Australia and beyond (including 76 from Team IGO) and raised an incredible $12.3M in funds for mental health initiatives, crisis support services, and support for young people. We extend our thanks and gratitude to all participants and donors who joined the push for better mental and physical health for all Australians. #makingadifference #thepushupchallenge #pushforbetter