Lifting mental health one rep at a time

Bec Boin, from Lifeline, said funds raised from the Push Up Challenge go towards training new crisis supporters. Picture: Ben Gross
Karli Farrell

PEOPLE of Sunraysia are being asked to target their abs and limber up to raise funds for Lifeline Loddon Mallee’s The Push-Up Challenge, which starts on Wednesday, 3 June. The challenge is one of several events Lifeline has in the pipeline to support mental health in the region. Community engagement officer, Bec Boin, said while […]

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