I'm diving in this March to prevent youth suicide

Why I swim

I’m swimming this March because 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. I lost my swimming friend James to suicide in November 2025. I swim in the hopes others get help.

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

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4.40km (0 laps)

My goal

10km

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reach their goal for
youth mental health

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$494

My Goal

$500

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My Impact

So far I’ve raised $494 to provided 123.455 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

$106

Anonymous

Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!