Geelong community members can support local mental health services while improving their own physical and mental health this June.
The Push-Up challenge, which takes place from June 4 to 26, gives people the chance to raise funds for headspace, Lifeline or The Push for Better Foundation by completing 3214 push-ups to honour the 3214 lives lost to suicide in Australai in 2023.
Bronagh Ritchie, headspace Geelong and Corio spokesperson, said the challenge was a great opportunity for Geelong people to talk about mental health, learn how to support each other and recognise when they might need to find support for themselves.
“Geelong locals have had so much fun pushing up and learning about mental health with us for the past few years, and we can’t wait to do it all again in 2025,” Ms Ritchie said.
“More people than ever before are reaching out to headspace for help and support, and the money raised through The Push-Up Challenge will help us continue to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Geelong and Corio.
She encouraged local businesses, gyms, clubs, schools and people of all ages to join Team headspace Geelong or Team headspace Corio.
“We’re aiming to raise funds to support the delivery of equine therapy for young people, a service we can only offer thanks to community donations,” she said.
“Over the past year, headspace Geelong has provided 6753 occasions of service, while headspace Corio has delivered 1665 occasions of service, supporting young people across the region with their mental and physical health.”
Visit thepushupchallenge.com.au to participate or donate.
