Why i chose to support 20talk
Why I'm Doing the 20talk Challenge with Aerre
Standing Up for Mental Health
Mental health affects everyone — colleagues, friends, and families alike. At Aerre, we see firsthand how important it is to create a supportive environment where people feel safe to talk, share, and seek help. Joining the 20talk Challenge is my way of turning that belief into action.
What 20talk Represents
20talk is an Australian organisation dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health, especially among young adults. Their mission — to make conversations about wellbeing normal and accessible — deeply aligns with Aerre’s values of care, connection, and community.
Why This Matters to Me
Working in retail, I’ve seen how stress, pressure, and performance expectations can weigh heavily on teams. The challenge gives me a chance to lead by example, showing that mental health isn’t a side topic — it’s central to how we work and live. Supporting 20talk means supporting every team member who might be struggling silently.
Aerre’s Role
Aerre has always been about more than fragrances — it’s about confidence, positivity, and human connection. By participating as a workplace, we’re showing that our brand’s energy extends beyond the counter. We’re raising funds, awareness, and spirits together.
The Goal
Through the 20talk Challenge, we aim to:
Encourage open conversations about mental health.
Raise funds to support 20talk’s outreach programs.
Build a stronger, more compassionate workplace culture.
Join Us
If you’re nearby, come along to our Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser at 34 Panorama Drive, Farmborough Heights this Sunday at 11:30 AM (14th June). Grab a snag, share a smile, and help us make a difference.
Together, Aerre and 20talk are proving that small actions — a chat, a fundraiser, a shared challenge — can spark big change.
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!
I can’t believe your doing this will they have cameras so we can see you in silence for that long ha ha