Rachael

It's that time of year again where I fundraise and challenge myself.

2025 is all about the young peeps in my life and their mental health. I decided on 20 Hours this year because I've become super aware of the difficulties the youth in our regional and rural areas have accessing mental health services.

I’m excited to share that on December 6, I’m participating in
20Talk’s 20Hours event. This event will see me sitting in a 2x2 metre
square for 20Hours in silence with nothing but a beanbag (thanks Jo Li Rosi), my doona, a water bottle, and a journal. There will be no technology and no talking.

As part of this challenge, my goal is to raise $1,000 towards 20Talk’s
mission which is to empower young adults aged 18-30 by integrating essential mental health tools and skills into their lives.

The only time not talking will help

As a non-sufferer, doing mental health first-aid blew my beliefs and understandings of mental health issues completely apart. Mental health issues are diseases, and while some cases are terminal, many don't have to be. Having friends who are able to share just the mere fact they have mental health issues is an honour and a relief. But I don't want to talk about it, or anything else, and I'm asking you to donate to 20Talk so I'll shut up. Well, for 2p hours anyway.