Why I swim
I’m not a long distance swimmer, nor a lap swimmer but I need to be part of this project to get the word out that children are struggling both mentally, emotionally and physically. I have been a teacher for over 50 years and sadly watched the decline in resilience and confidence. Something needs to change! Be the change we need!
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
2.10km (12 laps)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $931 to provided 232.66 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$65
Margarey Peberdy
Shoutout to Margarey Peberdy – my biggest supporter so far with a $65 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 Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$64.67
Margarey Peberdy
$56.24
Pauline Carlyle
Well done Jules. Enjoy your swims.
$56.24
Renee Eyre
I totally agree Jules, am seeing this decline with our people daily! Well done!
$56.24
Erica
Nice work Jules. 💕
$54.12
Beverly Brocklehurst
Well done Jules - a very worthy cause. So sad - something is definitely wrong in our society today
$54.12
The Chidgey's
Well done mim!!
$54.12
Richard & Ros Russell
$54.12
Marea Webster
$52.92
Trish Angood
Great job Jules x
$43.60
Anna-mai Taylor
$43.60
Gloria Bilton
A fantastic cause. Enjoy the challenge!
$38.33
Jules McKenzie
$38.33
Matched by 7-Eleven
$33.15
Elizabeth Lindsay
Good on you Jules,goodluckxxxxx
$27.81
Anonymous
🏊♀️👙
$27.81
Matched by The GPT Group
$22.58
Erna Hoogland
Good Luck, Jules, 2 km is quite a distance.
$22.58
Anonymous
🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
$22.58
Michelle Dickson
Such a good cause , my Sophe has done it before and one year I’m going to as well
$22.58
Kim Fredes
$22.58
Jules McKenzie
$22.58
Hazel McMenamin
Swi. Girl.
$22.58
Claire Knight
Hi Jules! So proud of you. The Knights xx
$17.16
Chloe Bishop
Amazing Jules! What a great cause. All the best xx
Good luck on your swim Jules. I’m very impressed!