Headspace Queanbeyan is encouraging the local community to push for better mental health by completing 3,318 push-ups in 25 days this month.
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Free to register, participants will take on 3,318 push-ups from June 1-25 to highlight the tragic number of lives lost to suicide in 2019 as well as raising vital funds for critical mental health support services.
One in four young Australians will experience a mental health issue, and 75 per cent of these mental health issues develop before the age of 25.
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By challenging locals to take part in The Push-Up Challenge, headspace aims to shine a light on mental health and start a conversation about the role we can play when it comes to suicide prevention.
Nat Oliver, Headspace Queanbeyan community engagement coordinator says events such as The Push-Up Challenge highlight the crucial role for services such as headspace as an entry point for young people and their families.
"Living regionally, there are few mental health services for young people. We rely on events like the Push-Up Challenge, to raise much-needed money for services tailored to local young people," Ms Oliver said.
"The Push Up Challenge is all about getting involved in physical and mental health in a fun and unique way, while also highlighting something that is a huge part of today's society."
The event is for all ages and abilities. Participants can aim for 25 per cent, 50 per cent, 75 per cent or 100 per cent of the daily push up target, or you can mix it up with sit-ups or tailored exercises.
To be a part of The Push-Up Challenge, register as an individual, team, or get the whole workplace, club, gym or school involved at www.thepushupchallenge.com.au.
One can also donate directly to headspace Queanbeyan through the following link here.
For more information about headspace Queanbeyan visit here or follow them on Facebook.
Headspace Queanbeyan operates through lead agency Marathon Health and is supported by funding from COORDINARE - provider of the South Eastern PHN as part of the Australian Government's PHN program.
