--- title: Your push is power – Join The Push-Up Challenge this June description: Getting strong and strengthening mental health in Australia. image: https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/PFM/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/push%20up%20challenge%20blog.png --- [![PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png?width=300&height=107&name=PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png "PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150")](https://programmed.com.au/) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) ![Your push is power – Join The Push-Up Challenge this June](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/PFM/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/push%20up%20challenge%20blog.png) # *Jun 3, 2025, 12:06:03 PM | [Culture & Community](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/tag/culture-community)* Your push is power – Join The Push-Up Challenge this June Getting strong and strengthening mental health in Australia. This June, an [ambitious team from Programmed](https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraiser/programmedpushupchallenge) is set to participate in The Push-Up Challenge, a nationwide initiative aiming to raise awareness and funds for mental health support across Australia. From 4-26 June, these team members will complete 3,214 push-ups over 23 days, symbolising the number of Australians who lost their lives to suicide in 2021. The challenge inspires participants to improve their physical and mental fitness, raise funds to help make a difference to mental health in Australia, and have some fun along the way. Championing from lived experience The initiative has been spearheaded by Jonathon Chambers, HSEQ coordinator, who has been inspired to participate by his own moving story, which he graciously shared with us below: “In 2001, I was involved in a serious car accident that required multiple surgeries and a long road to recovery. Returning to work and everyday life took years and came with lasting physical and mental challenges. At the time, I didn’t realise how much speaking to a professional could have helped. “That’s why the Push-Up Challenge resonates so deeply with me. It’s more than a fitness initiative - it’s a chance to raise awareness about mental health, honour those we’ve lost, and remind ourselves to lead with empathy. “I’m proud to be joining fellow Programmed colleagues in supporting Lifeline’s crucial work in crisis support and early intervention for depression, anxiety, and suicide. Together, we can make a difference - one push-up at a time!”   **How you can get involved** **Join the Challenge** If you’re feeling strong and up for a challenge, you can join in the fun by visiting the **[Programmed team page](https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraiser/programmedpushupchallenge)**, clicking ‘Join Us’, and registering to be part of the team. **Make a donation** If you’d prefer to be a spectator but still support this vital cause, you can make a tax-deductible donation on behalf of the Programmed team by visiting the **[Programmed team page](https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraiser/programmedpushupchallenge).** **Spread the word** Share the initiative with friends and family to raise awareness and encourage broader participation. All funds raised will support vital mental health services and initiatives in Australia, including organisations like Lifeline and Headspace. --- A huge shoutout to Jonathon for championing such an important cause and to all team members getting strong and strengthening mental health in Australia this June! ## More Recent Posts #### [![Programmed Energy & Resources secures key contract with Gold Fields](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/E%20and%20R/gold%20fields%20er%20blog.png) *Aug 10, 2026, 4:17:28 PM | From Our Leaders* Programmed Energy & Resources secures key contract with Gold Fields](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/programmed-energy-resources-secures-key-contract-with-gold-fields) #### [![Programmed Town Hall - Full event recording](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/CEO%20and%20ELT/town%20hall%20recording%20blog.png) *Aug 10, 2026, 1:10:00 PM | From Our Leaders* Programmed Town Hall - Full event recording](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/programmed-town-hall-full-event-recording) #### [![Learning & Development Calendar: August - October 2026](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/Learning%20and%20Development/aug%20oct%2026%20blog%20post.png) *Aug 5, 2026, 1:30:51 PM | Learning & Development* Learning & Development Calendar: August - October 2026](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/learning-development-calendar-august-october-2026) [Return Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) [![RGB-Endt-Horz-Rev-RGB150](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/RGB-Endt-Horz-Rev-RGB150.png?width=500&height=178&name=RGB-Endt-Horz-Rev-RGB150.png "RGB-Endt-Horz-Rev-RGB150")](https://programmed.com.au/)   Level 32 Tower 2, 727 Collins Street, Collins Square, Melbourne, Victoria 3008 [tel:](tel:)   - Programmed Australia - [About](https://programmed.com.au/about/our-company/) - [Our Services](https://programmed.com.au/services/) - [Our Locations](https://programmed.com.au/australia/) - [Latest News](https://programmed.com.au/news-insights/) - [Search Jobs](https://www.jobs.programmed.com.au/jobs/) © Programmed. 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