Teachers - Resources and more to help your school push for better mental health

Better mental health and wellbeing for your school through connection, physical activity and education.

At The Push-Up Challenge, we’re passionate about supporting teachers and their schools to encourage conversation and help de-stigmatise mental health.

With young people less likely than any other age group to seek professional help; reducing stigma and barriers to help-seeking is a vital step.

Sign your school up for The Push-Up Challenge and join the push for better mental health.

The Push-Up Challenge served as a reminder that by coming together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those around us, both in terms of their mental and physical well-being." - Principal, Holland Park State High School

TEACHER RESOURCES

We partnered with headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation to develop these handy resources for the classroom. You can use these at any time of the year to empower your students to push for better mental health.

Stress Bucket Classroom Activity

Stress Bucket Classroom Activity

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Healthy Headspace Chatterbox

Healthy Headspace Chatterbox

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Push for a Healthy Headspace Bingo

Push for a Healthy Headspace Bingo

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Mental health awareness training for teachers

Many educators are aware of the mental health crisis affecting our young people - almost 40% of Australians aged 16 to 24 have experienced a mental health disorder. This means that close to half of the students in our classrooms are struggling.

We’re offering free mental health awareness training for teachers and educators in March to help equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to start conversations and
encourage help-seeking behaviours in the classroom. Register your interest and we'll be in touch with next steps.

Thanks to the Bupa Foundation for supporting mental health awareness training

Can primary schools join the challenge?

We've had a heap of primary schools take part in The Push-Up Challenge - all it takes is a little adapting of the push-ups and mental health content to ensure it is age appropriate. Get in touch and we can send you more info.