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20 Hours For 20Talk Sydney | Saturday 27 June

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

20 hours of silence~ A lifetime of impact šŸ¤

Hey everyone šŸ¤


Alright… this is your official chance to DonateĀ to shut me upĀ šŸ˜‚


On Saturday 27th June I’m taking part inĀ 20 Talk’s 20 HoursĀ challenge ~ which means I’ll 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.

I’ve lost my 14 year old cousin Jack then my uncle Trevor shortly after.

I’ve lost my childhood buddy Davin & my work friend Kellie.


And if I’m being honest, Ā I’ve 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 isn’t just something I care about, it’s something I live every day.


This isn’t just a challenge for me… it’s personal.


I’m raising $1,000 for youth mental health Ā to help give young people the tools, support and conversations they need before it’s too late.


So if you’ve ever wanted me quiet… now’s your moment 🤐

But in all seriousness, every dollar helps & means more than you probably realise.


If you can donate, share, or support in any way ~I’d be so grateful šŸ¤


Let’s make some noise for something that actually matters… even if I can’t šŸ™‹šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø


Raising money AND giving everyone some peace and quiet… you’re welcome 😘


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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 2Ɨ2 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!

My Achievements

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Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$261.25

Amanda Thomas

You are pure sunshine! So proud of you x

$215

Grace Attenborough

This is incredible!

$134.84

Ray White Morisset Staff

Our office chatterbox we wish you luck!! We are so proud of you!

$120

Reid Markham

Amazing work

$106.12

Claudette Sm

Well done to you, what a beautiful soul you have.

$106.12

Regan Weber

You are a true inspiration xxx

$106.12

Damien Williams

So proud of you xx

$54.84

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

$54.84

June

Good luck

$54.84

Michael Doolan

$54.84

Bec Obrien

Good luck son son xx

$54.84

Watt Toni & Peter

Good onya Sonya, you're doing a great thing in the name of those you've lost, so proud ā£ļø

$54.84

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

$54.84

Lisa Campey

I don’t want to pay you to not talk, but happy to support the cause. Love you. 🄰

$28.43

Megan Obrien

$28.43

Joel & Emma Aitken

Shhh

$28.43

Hayson Air

Get it girl! šŸ’ŖšŸ»šŸ”„

$28.43

Corinne

$28.43

Liz

$23.50

Anonymous

$23.50

Liam Rushton

You’re doing an amazing thing Sonja!

$23.02

Liza & Becc Micallef-shield

You go girl! Fuck losing loved ones this way, no one should feel that alone ever We luv ya matey

$11.80

Brickie

Good on u gym buddy

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