lisa kavenagh

lisa is taking on the 20-hour challenge to support youth mental health and raise awareness about the importance of prevention.

Giving My Words a Break, So Others Can Find Theirs

On 6 December 2025, I’m taking on a deeply meaningful challenge: 20 hours of silence inside a 2-metre square in Melbourne. No talking. No phones. Just me, my thoughts—and a purpose that matters.

This isn’t just a stunt—it’s part of 20 Hours for 20Talk, a powerful mental health initiative aiming to raise $dollars to fund 2,100 Mental Health Maintenance scholarships for young adults. Every participant, including me, is aiming to raise $1,000 minimum to help make that vision a reality .

Why this matters:

Silence can be loud: It’s a glimpse into the loneliness and overthinking that many young people face—especially when help feels out of reach.

Prevention over crisis: Only 2% of mental health funding goes toward prevention. I’m trying to be part of the solution .

Tangible impact: Every $300 raised can send someone through a two-day Mental Health First Aid course. $50 reaches thousands with awareness campaigns

✨ How you can help

Donate to my personal fundraising page: https://www.20hoursfor20talk.com.au/fundraisers/lisakavenagh

Share this (even in silence, your repost counts!).

Encourage someone who might be struggling to speak—sometimes the quietest moments speak the loudest.

Event: 20 Hours for 20Talk

Date: 6 December 2025

Location: Melbourne

Personal goal: $2,000 (but every dollar helps!)

Thank you for supporting youth mental health, helping squash stigma, and giving young voices the strength to speak up. Let’s make meaningful noise—through silence.