20 hours of silence~ A lifetime of impact š¤
Hey everyone š¤
Alright⦠this is your official chance to DonateĀ to shut me upĀ š
On Saturday 27th June Iām taking part inĀ 20 Talkās 20 HoursĀ challenge ~ which means Iāll be sitting in a 2x2 square forĀ 20 HOURS in complete silence⦠no phone, no talking (yes, shocking), just me, my thoughts, a chair & a journal.
However the reason behind this is a lot bigger than the joke.
Suicide and mental health hit very close to home for me.
I lost my Father when I was 4 years old ~ he was only 21.
Iāve lost my 14 year old cousin Jack then my uncle Trevor shortly after.
Iāve lost my childhood buddy Davin & my work friend Kellie.
And if Iām being honest, Ā Iāve also had my own struggles with mental health over the years.
I also work as a Therapeutic Youth Worker in a Residential capacity, so I see firsthand how much young people are struggling & how important early support really is. This isnāt just something I care about, itās something I live every day.
This isnāt just a challenge for me⦠itās personal.
Iām raising $1,000 for youth mental health Ā to help give young people the tools, support and conversations they need before itās too late.
So if youāve ever wanted me quiet⦠nowās your moment š¤
But in all seriousness, every dollar helps & means more than you probably realise.
If you can donate, share, or support in any way ~Iād be so grateful š¤
Letās make some noise for something that actually matters⦠even if I canāt šš»āāļø
Raising money AND giving everyone some peace and quiet⦠youāre welcome š
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20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
Iām taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2Ć2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All Iāll 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 itās a challenge Iām 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).
Iām completing the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge to help turn these statistics around. Your contribution goes towards 20Talkās 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 20Talkās 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 someoneās life.
If you ever need to chat, Iām always here. Love you all and thanks again!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Amanda Thomas
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Grace Attenborough
This is incredible!
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Ray White Morisset Staff
Our office chatterbox we wish you luck!! We are so proud of you!
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Reid Markham
Amazing work
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Claudette Sm
Well done to you, what a beautiful soul you have.
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Regan Weber
You are a true inspiration xxx
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Damien Williams
So proud of you xx
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Colleen Mullins
So proud of you - this is a great cause and I am saddened to hear how suicide has impacted you personally. The more funding and awareness there is, the further we will come in reducing rates and ensuring people reach out when they need to xx
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June
Good luck
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Michael Doolan
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Bec Obrien
Good luck son son xx
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Watt Toni & Peter
Good onya Sonya, you're doing a great thing in the name of those you've lost, so proud ā£ļø
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Aunty Melissa
So proud of you! What an important and worthy cause with such strong personal meaning for you. You are amazing!! No doubt you are watched over and supported and cheered on from the heavens (as well as from us supporters here on earth). Love you infinity xx Aunty Melissa
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Lisa Campey
I don’t want to pay you to not talk, but happy to support the cause. Love you. š„°
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Megan Obrien
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Joel & Emma Aitken
Shhh
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Hayson Air
Get it girl! šŖš»š„
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Corinne
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Liz
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Anonymous
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Liam Rushton
You’re doing an amazing thing Sonja!
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Liza & Becc Micallef-shield
You go girl! Fuck losing loved ones this way, no one should feel that alone ever We luv ya matey
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Brickie
Good on u gym buddy


You are pure sunshine! So proud of you x