The why?
Having five kids of my own, this cause really hits home for me.
As a mum, all you ever want is for your kids to feel safe, supported and know they have someone to turn to when things get hard.
That’s why supporting 20Talk means so much to me. The work they do helping young people feel heard, connected and less alone is incredibly important.
If you’re able to donate, even a small amount, it would honestly mean the world to me. Every little bit helps support young people who may really need someone in their corner. 💛
20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.
This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
Structurally, the statistics are still alarming:
- Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-44.
- Only 2% of mental health funding goes towards prevention (Mental Health Commission 2022).
I’m completing the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge to help turn these statistics around. Your contribution goes towards 20Talk’s relatable prevention campaigns. They are a mental health charity that makes education cool and accessible, for young people by young people. Your generous donations go towards:
- Every $120 puts a young person through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course
- Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events'
What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintence (MHM) is a free, one-day workshop designed with industry experts to help individuals better understand and engage with different areas of their wellbeing, as well as learn effective ways to monitor them. MHM is designed to support people by equippig them with the knowledge and tools to maintai their mental wellbeing before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, this workshop hopes to prevent people from reaching crisis in the first place. To learn more, please visit www.20talk.com.au.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for donating to the cause. Hopefully this small challenge can help change someone’s life.
If you ever need to chat, I’m always here. Love you all and thanks again!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Dean Federman
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Susan Black
Well done. Mum and dad. Our fave kid always going above and beyond! Chris is hopeless
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Anonymous
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Lizzie Castles
Huge effort Nic, well done!
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Natalie Hall
Great cause Nic, very happy to support xxx
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Kirk & Jen
Good luck haha!!
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Anonymous
Good luck keeping your mouth shut 😂
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Declan Scott
Go Nic! x
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Lil Breading
Great cause Nic!!! Well done x
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Nicola Siddall
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The Bate Family
Such an important cause and such a great thing you’re doing. Cheering you on all the way! xx
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Tanja Neven Jones
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Barry Plant Korumburra Jo Gillard
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Isabella Siddall
Good luck staying quiet for so long
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Nicole Davison
Go Nic, proud of you!
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Maxwel
So proud
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Skye Dawson
Love this Nic 🩷
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Luka Federman
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Claudia Siddall
Proud of you xx
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Tashi Federman
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Joel Schwarz
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20 hours in a small square in silence…hmmm🤔. Sooo proud of you and such a good cause! X