20Talk: Let's Talk Mental Health
Hi everyone,Soon, I’ll be stepping into a 2-metre square box for 20 hours—no technology, no talking, and no distractions. Just a chair, a journal, and my own thoughts.
I’m taking on this challenge because I know what it’s like when the lights go out. For a long time, I lived in a "mental cage," pretending I was okay and putting everyone else first while I was really screaming out for help and didn't know how to ask. I chased acceptance until I burnt out to the point of collapse.
Between those personal battles and seeing the heavy toll the FIFO life takes on families and mental well-being, I’ve realized that mental health has many faces. Some are just better at hiding it than others.
The Reality:
It can be dark, lonely, and confronting. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young Australians (15-44), yet only 2% of funding goes toward prevention. I want to help turn those statistics around.
How your donation helps 20Talk:
$120 puts a young person through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course.
It expands online resources and helps run large-scale interactive events that make education accessible for young people.
By improving mental health literacy and removing the stigma, we can stop people from reaching a crisis point in the first place.
Thank you for your time and your support. We should never assume we know what someone is going through—so let’s listen with more than just our ears.
Always here to talk.
Much love,
20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Adam Sofoulis
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Graham
Well done Amber!
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Paul Buckie
This is an amazing challenge and one that I know will mean a lot to you ! Some an awesome way of raising the awarenss - well done you !
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Melissa And Enda Hardiman
Well done so proud of you
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Richard Mcdonald
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Anonymous
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Simon Welfare
All the best Amber, a good cause!
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Michelle Ingram
💛 So proud to support you Ambs as you take on this incredible challenge to raise awareness for mental health. You’ve got this! 💛 I'll always be in your corner! Xx
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Nicholas Kelly
Well done Amber on promoting this cause
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Chris Gardiner
Tough challenge but a great way to reflect on life’s challenges and journey
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Siobhan
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Ryan Smith
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Quentin Wreford
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Peter Torre
Good luck with the challenge! Proud to support you and the amazing work you're doing to raise awareness for youth mental health.
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Kerryn
Your Amazing xx
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Slug
Love from the Linda Family We very Proud of you!!
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Audrey Power
Good on ya Amber!! You should be so proud of yourself babe xx
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Sarah Davey
So proud of you girl! ✨
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Jordan Proud
Amber, you spend so much time filling up everyone else’s cup, so seeing you throw yourself into this challenge is so inspiring to watch. Make sure you save some of that incredible energy for yourself along the way you deserve it so much!
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Mitchel Besant
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Marisa Divirgilio
Proud of you ❤️
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Darren Hastings
Well done Amber. What a great cause and fair play to you for taking part. Good luck and i'm sure you will blitz it.
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Amber Proud
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Marushke Shaw
This hits home to me so I love that you are doing this 🫶
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Trav And Anna
You are an inspiration to us. What you are doing will make difference in a person life but also your life. Sending you our love
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Fil Benek
Proud of you x
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Kylie Chalmers
Well done and good luck!!
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Jilly Poulsen
You go girl!
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Anonymous
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Modester
I'm proud of you!
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Nick Brugman
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Shona Hoggarth
All best, you are amazing x
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Kristelle C
Best of luck for the challenge, such a important cause to support.
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Gavin Rhgs
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Anonymous
Good luck on challenge!
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all the best