My Why
If you know me, you know I’m not afraid of uncomfortable . 1000 days straight in the bay taught me all about being with myself and digging deep in order to achieve. Swimming everyday has been an integral part of my mental health and well-being tool box. I haven’t always has this though and life was very bumpy without it.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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M@ Want
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Bass Ass Bestie
YASS BITCH!!! Good stuff!
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Massy
Well done Girlie!!!!!!!!!
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Michaela Webster
Standing by your side for this amazing cause!! ♥️♥️
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Peter Glynn
Gook luck Nicole. 👍👍
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Romany Goonan
Pure kindness xxxx AMAZING
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Dee
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Kellie Sayer
Go girl!
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Annette Smith
This will be a huge effort - for a wonderful cause - good luck xx
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Jayne Omalley
Amazing! Good luck! x
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Sue Haylock
Well done Nicole, such a great cause!
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Lynne Congiusta
Go, go, go you Legend! Debriefs and margs for you after, with the work wives! XXX
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Simon Gronow
Go for it girl
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Maryse
You go girl - great challenge for a great cause
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Liz S
You never cease to amaze me! Well done xx
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Maria Mckay
Go girl!
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Helen
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Fee And Jack
Go you good thing xoxo
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Lisa Rohan
Great job Nicole. Shhh!
You got dis DS!!