headspace Coffs takes on the 2026 Push Up Challenge

The Push-Up Challenge is Australia's largest mental health and fitness event. In 2026, headspace Coffs Harbour is again a beneficiary of the challenge - meaning local teams and individuals can nominate headspace Coffs to promote and fundraise for. 

Participants are challenged to complete 3,307 push-ups over 24 days, which represents the 3,307 lives lost to suicide in Australia in one year, according to the most recent statistics from 2024. 
 

The Push-Up Challenge is a free, virtual event engages [your school/sporting club/workplace name] in mental health by: 
 

  • Educating: Each day of the Challenge, you'll receive a different push-up target which corresponds to an important mental health fact or statistic. 

  • Reducing stigma: The daily mental health facts facilitate conversations about mental health and encourage people to seek help when they need it. 

  • Encouraging connection: Participants benefit from a positive team spirit and sense of camaraderie with their workmates, both virtually and in person. 

  • Promoting fitness: Exercise has many benefits for your physical and mental health. Push-ups can be done anywhere and anytime, so it’s easy for participants to get involved. 

  • Making a difference: You can choose to raise funds for headspace [your local centre name] to improve mental health outcomes in our community. 

Funds raised will go towards much-needed youth mental health services and initiatives in our region through our centre, headspace Coffs Harbour. Including, a dedicated space for youth at headspace Coffs Harbour, where they can drop in and feel comfortable to be themselves

Talking about mental health can be tough at times. For 24/7 crisis support, head over to Lifeline.