Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide or existing in the world by surviving (rather than thriving). Every lap I swim will help support creating a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. Swimming cannot fix and heal everything, but it can be a beautiful entrance point to connecting the next generation with the adequate supports they will need before they enter their adulthood (and hopefully allowing them to see themselves existing in the future)
I'm swimming to support the kiddos who can't.
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 necessary services are always there. Please donate to the fundraiser and help more young people get the support they deserve.
More broadly, this is a space close to my heart. As a teenager, I experienced multiple depressive episodes and did not believe I would make it past 16. As an adult, working in the space of mental health, I know the value of mental health support services and if we can help at least one young person, that would be incredible.Â
My Swim Progress
Completed
8.00km (160 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,302 to provided 575.435 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$1,031
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $1,031 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!
Funds Raised
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My Updates
22/3/2026
I am feeling quite exhausted lately, but with about 9 days left until the finish line I still feel capable. I actually started reducing swimming this month, and I cannot tell if it is because of my PDA after having signed up or not. I also am just generally pretty exhausted. Whenever I hop into the water though, I find this increased surplus of energy and willingness to persevere. The hardest part is really just getting myself up and out the door, especially on harder days. I find it difficult to sustain momentum if I push myself too much. My brain though, gets quieter when I enter the water. There is a freedom when I hit lap 26-30. It Is almost like hitting flow. So I count down the laps and once I hit that sweet spot, momentum comes naturally. F*****g exhausted. ShareFirst swim of march
Feeling really abundant and grateful today. I took a week off swimming last week, feeling quite down on myself and the world but I managed to muster up the energy for today as the "second day" of the swim month. Feeling relief and had some quiet come across me when I hit lap #26 and then again at #34. Finished with a sauna and steam room session and now I'm ready to eat my dinner. Grateful for everyone who's contributed so far. Share
Starting first swim today!
I will update once it is completed with how far I journeyed. Very exciting. I started swimming again last year, after at least 20 years of not swimming. I started after my physical health took a turn and I began to go to hospital more frequently for my health and hormones. I had been wanting to find a way to move my body, while supporting my own health conditions (Chronic Fatigue + POTS) and have found swimming along the way. I am keen to see how many kms I can commit to, as I have recently worked my way up to 850m-1km swims :) ShareMy Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$1.03k
Anonymous
$263.75
Gerri M.
$258.48
Annelil Desille
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$135.04
Onwards and Upwards Psychology
Alwaya glad you're here and watching you shine a light for others
$106.12
Tom and Courtney
$94.86
Stephanie Robertson
You’re amazing x
$56.24
Sharmayne Bennett
$56.24
Ali hainey
$32.43
Serena
You’re amazing!!!
$22.58
Jess from PZP 🦓
Lil, you’re a legend! I know I always tell you that, but you are! Enjoy the swimming.
Fantastic cause, glad to be able to help