20Hour 20Talk Challenge
I am taking part in the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge to support an important cause and to strengthen my own wellbeing. Mental health remains a serious issue in our community, and too many people continue to struggle in silence. Raising awareness, encouraging open conversations, and supporting organisations that create safe spaces for people to talk is something I believe in deeply.
This challenge is not only about contributing to a meaningful cause — it is also a personal commitment to myself. Spending 20 hours in silence gives me the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with my own thoughts. It’s a chance to build resilience, strengthen my relationship with myself, and acknowledge the importance of taking care of my mental health just as much as my physical health.
By participating, I hope to encourage others to check in with themselves, reach out when they need support, and recognise that mental health deserves attention, compassion, and action. Every step in this challenge is a reminder that we are all responsible for creating a community where people feel heard, supported, and valued.
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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Andrew Middleton
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Chien Vu
Well done, mate!
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Nelia Lara
Well done bro. Proud of you
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Rosie & George Rentoy
Good luck from mum and dad!
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Malou Rentoy Almosara
Continue to be a blessings to others. Proud of you bro!
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Imie
Well done Elmer! Proud of you!
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Elmer Rentoy
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Anonymous
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Camua Fam
Wonderful cause, well done!
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Kat Soriano
Good luck, Elmer! Proud of you x
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Gary Vicente
Good luck mate!
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Geoff Miranda
Go get em tiger!! 🙌🏽😂
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Anthony Bautista
Good luck bro! Great cause and awareness.
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Andrew Signo
Great Cause, Nice Work Elmer!
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Kat
Doing good things innit bruv
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Marilou Bernardo
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Mark Reyes
Sounds like a good day out to be fair. Good luck cuz!
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Ness Kubes
Good on you Elmer! 👏🏽
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Aa
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Christina Adao
GOOD LUCK RENTOY!! 👏
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Jenna Bondoc
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Tori
Goooo brahhhhh
Well done e- we can all use more quiet time to ourselves (and some good noise in between!)