Students rise to the challenge

Radford College was honoured to welcome Carrie-Ann Leeson, CEO of Lifeline Canberra and valued member of the Radford College Board, for a special visit to mark the beginning of the 2025 Push-Up Challenge. Accompanied by the ever-enthusiastic Dare to Care Bear, Carrie-Ann addressed Secondary School students, encouraging them to take action for mental health in both meaningful and practical ways.

Her inspiring talk set a powerful tone as students prepared to take on the Push-Up Challenge - an annual event that sees participants complete as many push-ups as possible across a set period, all while raising funds and awareness for mental health support services. With Lifeline Canberra being a cause close to the hearts of many in the Radford community, students have embraced the initiative with enthusiasm and commitment.

We are proud to share that Radford College is currently leading the national communities leaderboard - a testament to the dedication and generosity of our students, staff and families. Every push-up completed represents a step towards a more open and supportive dialogue around mental health - and every dollar raised will help ensure that Lifeline Canberra can continue providing life-saving services to those in need.

To support our students and help make a lasting impact, you can sponsor the Radford College team here.