Anja Hughes

Why I swim

In 2025, my family lost two strong men to suicide. This March I swim for them. I am also swimming for all others who are struggling with their mental health, know somebody who is struggling with mental issues, or have lost somebody to suicide. Check in on your mates, check in with yourself, and make mental health a priority.

Swimmer

Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia.

More than 1 in 3 are experiencing mental health difficulties, yet over a million are not getting the support they need.

ReachOut provides anonymous, free and 100% online services so young people can find a safe place to connect, share and get help when life feels overwhelming.

I’m taking part in Laps for Life to make sure these vital services are always there. Please donate to my fundraiser and help more young people get the support they deserve.

My Swim Progress

Completed

1.00km (40 laps)

My goal

10km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $265 to provided 66.19 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$56

Joanne

Shoutout to Joanne – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!

Funds Raised

Note: displays max previous 3 years of fundraising only

Thank you to my
supporters

$56.24

Joanne

Good luck 🍀 and good on you

$56.24

Paul Hughes

Super proud, nice work

$54.12

Liz D.

Well done you.

$33.15

Brad

Love your work Anja. ❤️

$30.78

Remy

You got this girl! Absolutely smash it💕

$22.58

Shannon Devlin

Your amazing ♡

$11.65

Xav

Great cause to be supporting, good luck hitting your fundraising goal 👍

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