**The Push for Better Foundation Limited** is an Australian nonprofit organisation founded in October 2020 by Nick Hudson. Registered as a health promotion charity (ABN 49645093349RR0001), the organisation focuses on mental health awareness and physical fitness initiatives, with a particular emphasis on preventing depression, anxiety, and suicide through education and community engagement[1][5].

### Mission and activities  
The foundation operates **The Push-Up Challenge**, Australia's largest mental health and fitness event, where participants complete a daily push-up target over 24 days. The annual push-up target corresponds to the latest national suicide statistics, serving as a symbolic reminder of mental health challenges[4][5]. In 2023, the event attracted over 210,000 participants[4], while the 2021 iteration engaged 174,000 individuals, with surveys indicating improved mental wellbeing and reduced stigma among participants[2].

Key initiatives include:  
- **Educational programs**: Developing science-backed mental health literacy resources for workplaces and schools[1][5].  
- **Youth engagement**: Training student ambassadors to promote mental fitness in their communities[1].  
- **Fundraising support**: Partnering with charities including Lifeline, headspace, and Movember to fund mental health services[1][5].  

### Impact  
The foundation's work emphasizes early intervention and prevention. Participant surveys demonstrate increased help-seeking behavior, with 584 attendees in 2021 contacting mental health services directly due to the event[2]. Funds raised support critical services and health promotion campaigns, with donations allocated to classroom mental health resources ($35), youth ambassador training ($65), and nationwide fitness initiatives ($250)[1].

[1] https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/about-us/push-for-better-foundation [2] https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/the-push-for-better-foundation [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/abb106a4-4417-eb11-a814-000d3ad1ce4e [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/abb106a4-4417-eb11-a814-000d3ad1ce4e/documents/228e2c9d-eceb-ee11-a1fd-002248970b4e [5] https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Push-for-Better-Foundation