4-26 June
Take the Challenge for a Stronger, Healthier School
Join Lifeline and Push for Better Mental Health.
Australia’s largest fitness-based mental health event is back and we’re calling on schools to step up and push for change. From June 4–26, thousands of Australians—of all ages and abilities—will come together to complete 3,214 push-ups over 23 days, raising awareness for mental health and remembering the lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2023. This is more than just a fitness challenge—it’s an opportunity for your school to build stronger connections, enhance the overall school wellbeing and make a direct difference to the broader community.
Build stronger connections among students and staff
The Challenge unites teachers and students of all ages through one epic shared goal, creating a sense of connection and belonging. Talking about mental health encourages people to speak openly and seek help when they need it.
Enhance physical and mental wellbeing across your community
It doesn't cost anything to do something great for the physical and mental fitness of your students and teachers. Everyone can participate. Students don't have to be a push-up pros to participate. Substitute push-ups with sit-ups, squats or tailored exercises and you can aim for half the target.
Support critical mental health services provided by Lifeline.
Empower your students to make a difference. Your students and broader school community can make a real impact by opting to raise money for Lifeline services in your local region.
Register Your Interest Today!
The Push-up Challenge is facilitated by a third-party company; by filling out this form, you consent to Lifeline sharing your information with The Push-up Challenge for the purpose of your registration. Lifeline will use this information to contact you and register your school for the challenge.
Why get your school on board?
The Push-Up Challenge is a unique and fun way for schools to encourage better mental health and wellbeing through physical activity, connection and mental health education. Join us in the push for better from 4 to 26 June 2025.
Schools from all states and territories across Australia join in every year.
In 2024, more than 33,000 school participants joined The Push-Up Challenge.
Free to sign up
It doesn't cost anything to do something great for the physical and mental fitness of your students and teachers.
Reduces stigma
Talking about mental health can encourage students and teachers to speak openly and seek help when they need it.
Have some fun!
There are plenty of fun ways to stay motivated, like hosting a friendly competition between classes, factions or sibling schools.
Empowers students to make a difference
Your students and broader school community can make a real impact by opting to raise money for mental health.
Learn about mental health together
Get clued up about mental health and how to support yourself and others with our daily mental health facts
Fosters a positive & supportive community spirit
The Challenge unites teachers and students of all ages through one epic shared goal, creating a sense of connection and belonging.