A Fun and Impactful Way to Support Mental Health at your school.
Australia’s largest fitness-based mental health event is back, and this year, we’re calling on schools to step up and push for change! From 4 June to 26 June 2025, students, teachers, and school communities will come together to complete 3,214 push-ups, raising awareness for mental health and remembering the lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2023.
Why Get Your School Involved in the Push Up Challenge?
The Push-Up Challenge is more than just a fitness event—it’s an opportunity to:
Build Stronger Connections – Encourage teamwork and unity among students and staff.
Enhance Physical and Mental Wellbeing – Exercise improves mood, reduces stress, and builds resilience.
Support Critical Mental Health Services – Schools can choose to fundraise for Lifeline, headspace, or The Push for Better Foundation.
Empower Students to Be Mental Health Advocates – Daily mental health facts will educate students and encourage open discussions.
Foster a Positive and Inclusive School Culture – 99% of student ambassadors in 2024 reported that the challenge created a more connected and supportive environment.
How does the Push Up Challenge Work?
Nominate a Charity – Select Lifeline in your Local area as your school’s beneficiary, and help support your local Lifeline centre to train more crisis supporters in your community to help people in crisis.
Engage Students and Staff – Announce the challenge at assembly and recruit Push-Up Challenge Ambassadors from Year 10, 11, or 12 to lead the initiative.
Plan and Promote – Use the customised promotional materials, including posters, social media graphics, and email templates.
Track Progress & Learn – Log push-ups using The Push-Up Challenge app and engage with daily mental health tips.
Celebrate Your Success – Wrap up the challenge with a celebration event and recognise top fundraisers and participants.
The Power of Student Ambassadors
Through student participation in the 2024 Push-Up Challenge:
400 schools participated int he challenge.
$550,000 was raised for mental health across Australia.
Key Dates for Schools
📅 April – Recruit Student Ambassadors & nominate a charity
📅 May – Pre-registration opens, promotional campaign begins
📅 4 June – The Push-Up Challenge begins!
📅 26 June – Challenge wraps up, celebrate your school’s achievements
📅 July – Top fundraising schools announced & awards presented
The Lifeline Team are here to help you!
Lifeline will provide all the resources you need, including step-by-step guidance, school visits, and a custom registration page for your school.
Join thousands of students, teachers, and school communities in pushing for better mental health. It’s completely FREE to participate—so why not get involved?