In memory of my sister
Esmé Matilda Nagle Caverly20 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
$216.50
D And K Trevor-jones
$106.75
Margaret Wiles
Thank you for your determination and courage to honour your sister Esmé.
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Sarah Scarra
Sending love
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Lauren Hunter
Thinking of you and your family ❤️ Such an important cause. Sending lots of love and support for the 20 hours x
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Heidi Mccarthy -huxley
Such a lovely idea xx
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Reef Williams
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Deri-anne And Tim Wyatt
Hi Jas, this is such a worthy and urgent cause. You, Ro & Esmè are constantly in our hearts. XX
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Warren & Sue
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Felix
Incredibly proud of you for taking this on
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Jess Maitland
You’re amazing xx
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Nathan Retmock
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Angie And Amanda
Great thing you are doing my friend. Very proud of you and your kindness for others.
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Madison Murphy
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Issy Wadley
Love to you Jasper
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Timothy Smith
<3
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Grace Tan
🤍Sending lots of love. Here if you ever want to chat. A cause close to home for me too x
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Nicole Fletcher
so much love !!!!💙
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Jane Andary
Sending love xx
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Sarah Z.
sending much love to you and your family!
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Ian Derry
Great effort to raise awareness Jasper. Best wishes to you and your mum x
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Lincoln Johnston
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Nyssa Mitchell
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Aja Hosking
Love you x
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Pernell Marsden
For Esmé x
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Lucien Perry
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Kiloran Hiscock
<3
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India Gauge
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Samadhi
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Mia
Love you so much
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Joe
❤️
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Molly Macdougald
Proud of you, always sending my love
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Raj D
Love you Cav xx
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Stella Mccarthy-huxlry
$50
Kiarna Ryan
$50
Bradley
$50
Isaac Bowen
$50
Anonymous
💗
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Devon Lang Wilton
All my love my friend
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J.s
Love you legend 🩷
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Mia Sharratt
❤️
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Jessika
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Harry Maslen
Love ya mate
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Alex Nesic
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Mj Kim
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Mj Kim
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Riley Deacon
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Jane Dale
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Jasper
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Sarah Palmieri
Amazing work Jasper 🫶🏽 big love to you and your family
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Tan Hewa
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Camille Wiseman
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Isabelle Andary-geslin
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Anonymous
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Georgina Wills
Get it king
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Amber
Amazing thing to do - always thinking of Esme x
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Laura Apelt
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Giulia Kelly
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Paris Astley
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Viv Baker
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Grace Lee
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Anonymous
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Erin M
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George Samios
Love you twin
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Anonymous
“You might think you are one unit but loss will show you that your edges were always a joint effort.” may you sit well, knowing there are many beside you. i am sorry for your loss, and for the systemic gaps that too many of us know intimately. may you think of those here, before and in the future, as collective edges of support and understanding.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Bridie
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Isabella
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An Dang
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Sarah Hegge-taylor
Sorry for I am naught but a poor person, however I am very proud of you! Love Boss xoxo
Sending you a big hug and lots of love.