Why I Febfast
I’m taking on FebFast to support mental health awareness and equitable access to care.nMental health needs are often complex, and many people face barriers to getting appropriate support. Alcohol is commonly used to manage or mask psychological distress, but evidence shows this can worsen outcomes over time and delay effective help. Importantly, when someone says they don’t want to be here, it often doesn’t reflect a desire to die — it more commonly reflects overwhelming mental or emotional distress and difficulty explaining or quieting the noise in their head.nMany people hesitate to seek formal care due to cost, limited access, stigma, or concerns about permanent medical records. Even with Mental Health Care Plans, Medicare rebates often cover only part of the cost of psychology services, with upfront fees remaining a significant barrier, particularly during current cost-of-living pressures. Family and friends may want to help but don’t always know how — and that’s okay.nThis is why services like Lifeline are so critical. Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support, responding to more than one million contacts each year — with someone reaching out approximately every 29 seconds. FebFast helps ensure these vital services remain available so people always have somewhere safe to turn.
Every 24 seconds, someone in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help
I’m taking on FebFast to support mental health awareness and equitable access to care.
Mental health needs are often complex, and many people face barriers to getting appropriate support. Alcohol is commonly used to manage or mask psychological distress, but evidence shows this can worsen outcomes over time and delay effective help. Importantly, when someone says they don’t want to be here, it often doesn’t reflect a desire to die — it more commonly reflects overwhelming mental or emotional distress and difficulty explaining or quieting the noise in their head.
Many people hesitate to seek formal care due to cost, limited access, stigma, or concerns about permanent medical records. Even with Mental Health Care Plans, Medicare rebates often cover only part of the cost of psychology services, with upfront fees remaining a significant barrier, particularly during current cost-of-living pressures. Family and friends may want to help but don’t always know how — and that’s okay.
This is why services like Lifeline are so critical. Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support, responding to more than one million contacts each year — with someone reaching out approximately every 29 seconds. FebFast helps ensure these vital services remain available so people always have somewhere safe to turn.
MY PROGRESS
Check out my Febfast calendar to see my progress! You can choose a date to sponsor me with a One-OFF Pass. It will give me a night off my challenge while still supporting Australians in crisis.
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Sponsor a night off my challenge by purchasing a One-OFF Pass. For a minimum donation of $39, you’ll give me an official night off and help Lifeline answer a call from someone in crisis.
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