Can I do something else?
Definitely! It's about challenging yourself and helping spread awareness on mental health. If you can't do ordinary push-ups, you can do push ups on your knees, against the wall, halve the daily target, or substitute push-ups with other exercises. If it isn't challenging enough for you, there are more advanced push-up variations you can integrate into your routine.
How do I register?
Just hit the button above and follow the on screen instructions - You can do it fully solo – Join one of the Port Hedland Leisure teams, or start your own team!
Why the odd number? 3,214 push-ups?
3,214 signifies the number of Australians who died by suicide in 2023. The goal of the challenge is to put a spotlight on mental health and suicide prevention. We encourage everyone to get involved and tag your push-up photos with #pushforbetter
Am I too late to register?
Not at all! As the saying goes, better late than never! There is also a handy app which will help you keep track of your daily targets. If you fall behind, you can always catch up, but you can't get ahead. The number of push-ups per day are varied to help you build up your push-up capacity, while also educating participants on key health statistics.
Can I help in another way?
The Push for Better Foundation is a registered charity in Australia which works alongside a number of other leading charities, such as Lifeline and headspace – If you prefer, you can always make a donation to help the cause at www.thepushupchallenge.com.au