Empowering Young Minds. Protecting Young Futures. Every Lap Makes a Difference, with BU1ST.
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia — and the impact is felt deeply across both Australia and New Zealand. Too many families, communities and workplaces on both sides of the Tasman have been affected, including my own. I’ve lost friends, and I’ve watched others fight their battles quietly, without the support they needed.
This is why BU1ST Technologies and I are taking part in Laps for Life.
We’re swimming to raise funds for ReachOut, an organisation that delivers free, anonymous, 100% online mental health support for young people when life becomes overwhelming.
The reality is stark:
More than 1 in 3 young Australians are experiencing mental health difficulties, yet over a million are not receiving the support they need.
ReachOut fills that gap — providing safe, judgment-free help at a time when every moment matters.
Our commitment is simple:
Every lap represents a young person who deserves hope, connection and a future.
Every donation helps keep these life-saving services available.
If you’re able, please support this fundraiser. Your contribution — big or small — genuinely changes lives and strengthens the wellbeing of young people across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Together, we can make sure no one faces their darkest moments alone.
Our Impact
So far We’ve raised $0 to provided 0 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
