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WHAT IS NEDD'S UNCOMFORTABLE CHALLENGE?

AKA NUC

NUC is a national initiative from 2026 Young Australian of the Year, Nedd Brockmann, built on one idea he lives by: get uncomfortable and do it for good. Students take on something uncomfortable, push through it, and raise money for Australians experiencing homelessness, walking away knowing they're capable of more than they thought.

Now in its third year, schools can hold a Super Day on Friday 16 October, run the Ten Days challenge from 19-28 October, or pick whatever date suits their calendar. Whole-school, by class, house vs house, or student by student - however it fits for you to make it possible and lean in to the uncomfortable, it counts.

NEDD BROCKMANN

2026 Young Australian of the Year

Nedd Brockmann, 2026 Young Australian of the Year, was a tradie from Forbes who decided ordinary people can do extraordinary things, then ran from Perth to Bondi to prove it. He's not preaching, he's visibly doing the hard thing. That's why students take this challenge seriously: the person setting it lives it just as loudly.

"There's no better feeling than pushing yourself to the limit and doing it not just for yourself but for someone else." - Nedd Brockmann

WHAT ARE THE DATES
AND THE CHALLENGES?

SCHOOLS SUPER DAY

FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER

One day, schools nationwide, uncomfortable together.

TEN DAYS

19-28 OCTOBER

Personal challenges, held for 10 days straight.

YOUR OWN DATE

ANY DATE

Any format that suits your school. It all counts.

DO THE 1-2-2 TOGETHER

Named this for the 122,000 Australians experiencing homelessness every night.

122

KMS

of your oval or court, shared as a school or class team.

122

REPS

of any exercise, per student, scaled to suit everybody.

122

MINUTES

of any exercise, per student, scaled to suit everybody.

OR PICK YOUR OWN

Challenges students have taken on before, physical or not. If it stretches you, it counts.

No Social Media

ten days deleted or in a drawer

Meditation

ten quiet minutes, everyday

Reading

every single night, no excuses

Daily Exercise

run, walk, wheel or skip

Cold Showers

every morning or night

Somethng Else

per day, for all ten days

HOW To Get Involved?

1

Register your School

Create your school team below.
Receive your resource pack.
Lock in your date: Super Day, or any date that suits your school
2

Launch it and Get Uncomfortable

Introduce the challenge at assembly with Nedd's video and the number that started it all: 122,000.
3

Celebrate What They Took On

Hand out certificates to every student who did something uncomfortable.
Share what your school made possible: $36 pays for one night of safe housing

REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL

"Children are learning to tackle challenges and to recognise that they are capable of more than they think"

Sylvania Heights Public School

"Our whole school community got involved and supported the challenge, it was a fabulous way for the whole school to be involved in something so positive."

Wagga Wagga Public School

"The lessons provided were helpful and worked well"

Goulburn High School

"The resources and posters created were amazing! Inspiring for the younger generation!"

Mulwaree High School

"I loved that the challenge could be tailored to suit every person to participate. We didn't have to do a physical challenge but could do something creative or mentally challenging."

Moree Secondary College

WHAT DOES THE
SCHOOL RECEIVE?

Ongoing Support

help setting up your fundraising page

Nine Lesson Plans

K-2, 3-6 and 7-12

Video from Nedd

to get the school excited

Posters and Templates

plus WhatsApp and newsletter copy

Letter Template

for parents, just drop in your school name and send

Certificates

one for every participating student

Fundraising Page

with your schools own goal, link and tally

real human at hq

who answers your emails

LESSONS PLANS

The NSW Department of Education have partnered with NUC and We Are Mobilise to create helpful resources that can support your school if they’re getting stuck into the challenge this October. These include lessons, STEM challenges and videos to keep you pumped up, informed and ready to tackle your uncomfortable challenge!

K-2 LESSON PLANS

3-6 LESSON PLANS

7-12 LESSON PLANS

ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

FUNDING AND IMPACT

Every Uncomfortable
challenge becomes someones comfortable
night

All funds raised go directly to We Are Mobilise, the Australian charity turning every dollar into safe housing through 50+ charity partners in every state and territory.

$36 = one night of safe housing.

6:1 social return on every dollar, independently modelled with the University of Melbourne. 80%+ of people supported are still in the same house.

Fundraising is always optional. Students can still take part!

1. STUDENTS TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE

and fundraise through your school page.

2. MOBILISE DISTRIBUTES IT

through charity partners who know exactly who needs it and when

3. An Australian is supported

meaning they end up in safe, secure housing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge?

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NUC is a national initiative from 2026 Young Australian of the Year, Nedd Brockmann, built on one idea he lives by: get uncomfortable and do it for good. Participants take on something uncomfortable, push through it, and raise money for Australians experiencing homelessness, walking away knowing they're capable of more than they thought. Tens of thousands have taken it on, supporting each other as a community.

How does the challenge work?

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You'll be doing your uncomfortable challenge between the 19th and 28th of October. Pick something that makes you uncomfortable and commit to doing it every single day across those 10 days. It just has to be uncomfortable to you, and you have to show up for it every day. It can be anything from a fitness-based challenge to something that tests your discipline or willpower.

What are the dates for Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge?

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The challenge runs from the 19th to the 28th of October. There are also two Super Days to rally around: Schools Super Day on 16 October and Gyms Super Day on 24 October. A lot of people do their challenge at other times throughout the year, which is possible. The fundraising page will be open all year around.

What is Nedd Brockmann doing now?

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After being announced as Young Australian of the Year, Nedd is continuing his work to inspire others to get outside their comfort zone and to raise money to end homeless in Australia through We Are Mobilise.

Is my donation tax deductible?

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Yes - We Are Mobilise Limited is an ACNC nationally registered charity with DGR status. Donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. You will receive a receipt via email which you may use for tax purposes.

PROUDLY SUPPORTING
Connecting your funding to anyone,
anywhere, exactly when they need it.