Why I swim
This March, I’m swimming in memory of a young man I had the privilege of working with — Jye O’Brien. Jye took his own life in his early 20s. Like so many others, he had his whole future ahead of him. His loss is a heartbreaking reminder of just how real and urgent the mental health crisis is for young people in Australia. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young Australians. Behind every statistic is a person — a son, a friend, a colleague — and a family forever changed. I’m taking part in Laps for Life because I don’t want more young people to feel like there’s nowhere to turn. ReachOut provides free, anonymous, 100% online support so that when life feels overwhelming, help is there — without judgement, without barriers, and exactly when it’s needed. Every lap I swim is in memory of Jye, and for every young person who might be struggling silently right now. If you’re able to donate, you’re helping make sure support is always available for someone who needs it. Together, we can help create hope where it’s needed most. Thank you for your support.
I'm swimming to save lives
This March, I’m swimming in memory of a young man I had the privilege of working with — Jye O’Brien.
Jye took his own life in his early 20s. Like so many others, he had his whole future ahead of him. His loss is a heartbreaking reminder of just how real and urgent the mental health crisis is for young people in Australia.
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young Australians. Behind every statistic is a person — a son, a friend, a colleague — and a family forever changed.
I’m taking part in Laps for Life because I don’t want more young people to feel like there’s nowhere to turn. ReachOut provides free, anonymous, 100% online support so that when life feels overwhelming, help is there — without judgement, without barriers, and exactly when it’s needed.
Every lap I swim is in memory of Jye, and for every young person who might be struggling silently right now.
If you’re able to donate, you’re helping make sure support is always available for someone who needs it. Together, we can help create hope where it’s needed most.
Thank you for your support.
My Swim Progress
Completed
5.00km (0 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $223 to provided 55.7625 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Jax Tyres & Auto Gosford
Shoutout to Jax Tyres & Auto Gosford – 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
My Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$56.24
Jax Tyres & Auto Gosford
$56.24
Karen and Sheldon
Great work! Great cause!
$54.12
Dion Cushway
$33.15
Fiona Hartley
Go D!!!! Great cause to support!
$11.65
Big sis
You are amazing D. From your biggest supporter!
$11.65
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
Great effort to a worthy cause