Tyson Mackay

20 Hours for 20Talk | Perth September 6th

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

If talking could save a life… would you start the conversation?

Hi, I'm Tyson and I'm taking part in 20 Hours for 20Talk this September in Perth.

This isn’t just another fundraiser. It’s something deeply personal.

In 2019, I lost my father to mental health. Not a day goes by that I don’t wonder what more could’ve been done, if someone had reached out, if he felt he could speak up, if the silence wasn’t so heavy. That loss changed my life forever, and it’s the reason I’m doing this.

I’m stepping far outside my comfort zone to honour his memory and to support those still battling in silence. Because no one, absolutely no one, should feel like they have to suffer alone.

Mental health affects every one of us, whether directly or through someone we love. And yet, too many people still feel isolated, ashamed, or afraid to speak. That’s what 20Talk is working to change. Through real conversations, education, and peer support that meets young people where they are.


Why This Matters
298 Australians aged 18–24 died by suicide in 2023.

42.9% of Australians aged 16–85 experienced a mental disorder at some point between 2020 and 2022.

In 2023, Kids Helpline received 12,000 calls related to suicide, including 3,893 crisis interventions — nearly half involving suicide risk.

In the same year, young people aged 15–19 rated their happiness at just 6.2 out of 10 — the lowest score in over a decade.

Together, we can change this. We can show people they’re not alone. We can give them hope.

Thank you for being part of this mission. 💙


Much love,
Tyson Maximus

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Vlad

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Woody

Good work Legend

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Peter Donaldson

Love ya frying pan very proud of you!

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Matt

Such a great cause mate. Sending my support and love.

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Anonymous

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Hearts & Hues

This is such a great cause, well done ✨

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Bree

Cheering you on from the sidelines Tyson! Amazing challenge for an amazing cause

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Nicky 💖

So proud of you! Mum and Mal will be with you, and so proud of you xxx

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Grant Aston

Stay Awesome, my friend. You are loved more than you realise.

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Jazz Hill

I dont know anybody whose life hasn't been affected (personally or by association) by struggles with mental health. Good luck with the challenge and good on you for helping raise funds and awareness for this cause ❤️

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Ben U

<3

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Khloe Bell

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Ashley Lee

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Sharni P

You got this Tyson....Good luck!!

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Jae

Let's goooooooo!

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Anonymous

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Clare Cowan

A great cause - hope you reach your target

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Charlene George

What a great cause Tyson

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Steven Templer

Nice one Tyson ❤️

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Heidi Kotz

You got this!

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Hayley Walsh

awesome work Tys :)

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John Tindale

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Phil Marshall

Wonderful cause mate

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Sarah Sellick

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Martin Rennix

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Anonymous

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Dylan Mclachlan

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David Deane

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J Bby

Heck yeah mental health homie 💖

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Erica O’keefe

Proud of you little brother, for getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Big hugs xx

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Bonny French

Good luck buddy!

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Nathan Hearnes

And always there for a chat anytime also mate.

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Ryan Mitchell

This is a great cause Tyson good luck with the challenge.

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Kate

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Dan Cheeseman

Proud of you bro 👊

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Kristy Whittaker

I always loved our pod chats! It was my fave part of the job! Proud of you 💙

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Sophie Muliawan

This is awesome mate

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El Greeno

Epic Tyson! Love ya man

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Tenaya Ryan

Love you Tyson🩷

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Bree Medcalf

What an experience for such a great cause. Hats off to you Tyson!

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Heath Wootton

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Brettyo

Great cause mate. You're old man will be smiling upon you bro.

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Cameron & Courtnee

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Anonymous

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Chelsea Turner-ledwidge

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Anonymous

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Tyson Mackay

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Jack Brown

Go you Good thing

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Tim Rich

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Anonymous

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Maree O’keefe

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Friedeliz Steynberg

Great cause

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Riley Campbell

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Fiona Goss

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Abby Law

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Jono

Go hard sir ! Quite the challenge...

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Ashlee Rose

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Shev

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Lisa Lang

Great cause. Very proud to support

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Dhanu Sherpa

Well done Tyson, great initiative :)

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Nat Oswick

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Anonymous

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Anon

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Cazz Cubitt

you got this mate!

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Hope this helps

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