Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because of the importance of ensuring young people learn skills to understand and manage their mental health as too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming and give them great skills for adult life too.
I'm swimming to save lives
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
8.50km (170 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $572 to provided 142.92 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$158
Linh Dao
Shoutout to Linh Dao – my biggest supporter so far with a $158 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
$158.25
Linh Dao
$94.86
Ross Widdows
Good luck Jane!
$94.86
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Anonymous
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Dora Occhipinti
Go go go Jane. You so have so got this!
$54.99
Shashini Siriwardana
A great initiative to set up our youth with the appropriate tools to help manage mental health. Good luck Jane!
Geoff has been loving his swim nowadays and it's been great for his mind, but also his recovery journey post 4 year cancer battle. And such an important cause you are raising fund for!!