Enter Your School Community in Australia's most Uncomfortable challenge yet.
In 2024, Nedd Brockmann created Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge to inspire Australians to join him in the movement to fight homelessness in Australia - supporting Australia's most vulnerable people!
Schools can take part in whatever way works best for them. Most schools will be doing a 10-day challenge from 20–29 October, but some schools are also opting for a one-day challenge during that week (or another time that suits better). We can help you keep it simple!
It’s a fun and engaging way for students and teachers to build resilience, step outside of their comfort zone, and encourages them to make an impact by contributing to something bigger than themselves.
WHY TAKE PART?
BUILD CONNECTION AND RESILIENCE AMONGST STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
INCREASE AWARENESS
WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY
ABOUT THE REALITY OF
HOMELESSNESS
SUPPORT A CAUSE
THAT MATTERS,
EVERY DOLLAR MAKES
AN IMPACT
CHALLENGE YOUR
STUDENTS AND
TEACHERS TO STAY
MOTIVATED
STRENGTHEN SCHOOL
CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP
THROUGH PERSEVERANCE
AND COURAGE
ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
DESIGNED LESSON
PLANS
PARTICIPATE
IN WHATEVER WAY FITS YOUR SCHOOL BEST
THE CHALLENGE IS OPEN TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS
Students, teachers or parents can pick either a 10-day challenge or get the whole school involved in a 1-day team challenge/event.
Your school will receive a dedicated resource from our team to support you and help your school every step of the way, making it easy to get involved!
HOW CAN MY SCHOOL GET INVOLVED? LET US HELP YOU GET STARTED
It’s simple! Schools can participate in whatever way fits best. Our team is here to support you throughout the whole process.
Get in touch with us today
CHOOSING A CHALLENGE CAN BE SIMPLE - CHOOSE 10-DAYS OR 1-DAY
Pick a 10-day challenge or a one-day team event that suits your school – like walking 8,000 steps a day, reading 20 pages, doing push-ups at lunchtime, or running a collective 100km.
You’ll get full support from our team plus ready-to-go resources to make it fun, flexible, and easy to run.
RESOURCES
This year, we have partnered with The NSW Department of Education to create helpful resources that can support your school if they’re getting stuck into the challenge this October!
Check out our Lesson Plan templates below.
If there is anything else you'd like to see, please reach out to us at enquiries@neddsuncomfortablechallenge.com
POSTERS
Editable versions of the posters are available on Canva here!
Trackers
Team Tracker
Keep your team accountable by printing off and ticking off your challenge each day!
Download
Individual Tracker A4
Print out and keep yourself accountable by ticking off each day of your challenge!
Download
Individual Tracker A3
Print out and keep yourself accountable by ticking off each day of your challenge!
Downloadcertificates
TESTIMONIALS
Find out what other schools have to say about Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge
Taking part in Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge with my Grade 6 class was easily one of the highlights of our school year. We decided to go without tables and chairs for two whole weeks! It started as a simple way to push ourselves outside our comfort zones, but it quickly turned into something much more powerful. The students embraced the challenge with open minds and such great attitudes. They problem-solved, adapted, and supported each other every step of the way. By the end, they were saying things like “I’m really proud of myself”, “I didn’t think I could do that”, and “It feels good knowing we’ve made a difference.” It was eye-opening not just for the kids, but for us teachers too. They discovered strengths they didn’t know they had, and we had some of the most honest and meaningful conversations we’ve had all year about comfort, privilege, and resilience. It’s a unique, real-world experience that sparks growth, reflection, and connection, all while supporting a brilliant cause. We'll absolutely be back this year!
DYLAN MURRAY
St John Bosco's Primary School
KALI HERB
Sylvania Heights Public School
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