Reached my goal!!!
All I can say is wow, the support I have received from everyone for this amazing challenge has been beautiful. The conversations that have opened up with people through talking about what I’ll be doing has absolutely affirmed the fact that everyone knows someone affected by mental health. And it warms my heart to see people feel comfortable to open up to me 🧡My WHY
I’m spending 20 hours in a 2-metre square with no phone, no talking… just me, my thoughts, a journal, and a chair. Why??? For a VERY good cause. 💙
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk challenge to raise awareness (and much-needed funds!) for mental health — something that affects all of us in one way or another.
Mental health can feel isolating, overwhelming, and downright exhausting. This challenge is my small way of stepping into that space - a tiny taste of what it can feel like to be stuck with nothing but your thoughts.
The stats are still pretty shocking…
🧠 Suicide is still the
leading cause of death for Aussies aged 15–44
🧠
And only 2% of mental health funding goes towards prevention (Mental Health
Commission, 2022)
🧠 The World Health Organisation predicts depression will be the world’s leading disease by 2030.
That’s why I’m doing this. I’m raising money for 20Talk, an amazing youth-led charity making mental health education relatable, accessible, and actually cool. Their goal? Prevention, not just crisis response.
Here’s where your donations go:
💥 $300 = 1 young person
trained in Mental Health First Aid
💥
Supports 20Talk’s epic social media content for their 60k+ community
💥
Helps run large-scale events that make talking about mental health normal
Together, we can break the stigma, encourage open conversations, and help people get support before they hit crisis point.
So thank you for reading, donating, or even just cheering me on while I sit in my silent little square (no Netflix, no snacks, just quiet 😅).
If you ever need someone to chat to, I’m always here 💛
Let’s do this 💪
Thank you to my Sponsors
$106.12
Joel Carder
$106.12
Kurtis
So proud of you stepping up and doing your part in something I know you’re very passionate about
$106.12
Ivana Stefan
Great way to support this cause. We miss you!
$100
Janet Rolls
Such a great cause Holly, enjoy your time of reflection :)
$54.12
Teresa Carbone
Great cause Holly ! well done.
$54.12
Andrew Knight
You're wild, and I endorse this behaviour!!! Good luck, I know I couldn't do this! Smash is sis!
$54.12
Mum And Dad
So proud of you. What an amazing cause to help. You got this 💪 xxx 🌻
$54.12
Nicole Meiring
$54.12
Jacqui
Well done, Holly!
$54.12
Julie Gausten
$50
Nealey Mccarthy
This will be interesting! What a fabulous idea and to raise funds for an awesome cause. You Got This Girl!!
$50
Jacinta Hanrahan
good luck
$43.60
Holly Mcnabb
$27.81
Beverly Cruywagen
You are amazing
$27.81
Amanda
$27.81
Andrew Fowler
Good Luck Holly
$27.81
Chris Maclennan
$27.81
Glen Walker
Great cause Holly - good luck!
$27.81
Anonymous
Well done Holly, such a great cause.
$25
Stace
Go babes ❤️
$25
Riah
Awesome cause Holly! You got this 🩵
$25
Chet Richardson
Good on you Holly!
$22.58
Kristina
I know it’s something close to your heart, and a great cause, you’ve got this!!
$20
Cutty
On ya holls! Love you
$11.65
Hannah Mcnabb
So inspiring! Sending love and support for this challenge❤️❤️
