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6 June, 2026

Shannon's push for mental health awareness

ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven men and two women. For Gason People and Culture Officer Shannon McGrath, that number is far too high. Motivated to help raise awareness, Shannon has taken on the 2026 Push-Up Challenge, committing to complete 3,307 push-ups over 24 days in honour of the 3,307 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2024.

By Ellen Anderson

Gason’s Shannon McGrath takes on the 2026 Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness of suicide.
Gason’s Shannon McGrath takes on the 2026 Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness of suicide.

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