Pushing for Better Mental Health in Geelong and South West Victoria
Ready to take on a challenge that makes a real difference? The Push-Up Challenge 2026 returns from 3 June to 26 June, inviting the Hunter community to come together in support of better mental health.
This is your chance to get active, spark important conversations, and help ensure vital mental health support is there for those who need it most.
Why Take Part in The Push-Up Challenge?
The Push-Up Challenge is about far more than physical strength. It combines movement with learning, connection, and fundraising to support mental health services nationwide.
Since launching in 2017, the challenge has grown into a powerful national movement, with participants:
- Completing more than 1 billion push-ups together
- Involving over 600,000 Australians from across the country
- Raising over $50 million for essential mental health services
By joining, you’ll be helping Lifeline Hunter continue delivering life-saving support alongside thousands of others who believe mental health matters.
How the Challenge Works
Participants aim to complete 3,307 push-ups across 24 days, symbolising the number of Australians who died by suicide in 2024.
You can take part on your own or as part of a team. Using The Push-Up Challenge app, you’ll be able to:
- Track your daily push-ups
- Learn more about mental health through daily facts
- Cheer each other on and enjoy some friendly competition
Every push-up contributes to positive change—locally, nationally, and within your personal community.
How to Get Involved
Getting started is easy:
- Register your team or sign up solo and support Lifeline Geelong and South West Victoria by clicking the link below.
- Choose your challenge level: complete the full 3,307 push-ups or opt for the 50% goal (1,653 push-ups)
- Can't do push ups? That's fine! Choose your movement challenge. Squats, push ups against the wall, walking, dancing - whatever your ability decides!
- Log your progress through the app and stay motivated
- Fundraise and start conversations about mental health across the Geelong and South West Victoria region
- Have fun along the way by celebrating achievements and supporting your teammates
Why Join the Push-Up Challenge?
Taking part offers benefits well beyond the challenge itself:
- Improves mental and physical wellbeing through regular movement
- Builds stronger connections through teamwork and shared purpose
- Raises crucial funds and awareness for Lifeline Geelong and South West Victoria, helping ensure no call for help goes unanswered
- Promotes a culture of care and wellbeing within your workplace, school, or community group
Be Part of the Movement
Thousands of Australians step up each year to take on The Push-Up Challenge and for good reason. It’s free to join, meaningful to complete, and has a lasting impact on mental health outcomes.
Sign up today and help push for better mental health in 2026.
Together, let’s get moving, keep talking, and create change, one push-up at a time 💪