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'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
13.50km (540 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,747 to provided 436.84 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$264
Geoff Stephens
Shoutout to Geoff Stephens – my biggest supporter so far with a $264 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
$263.75
Geoff Stephens
$263.75
Anonymous
Thank you so much for your support and love.
$106.12
Nic No Flippers
Great work Miss Grant! You are an inspiration!
$106.12
Kathleen Crane
Absolutely smashing it. Keep going!
$106.12
A Grant
$106.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$100
Karen & Chris Miller
Good on you Mel - proud of you.
$89
E&S Wyatt
Great work, Mel! 👏 🏊♀️
$89
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Marina Evans
Just keep swimming…..
$56.24
Phil Matthews
Way to go Mel. You go faster tha me now.
$56.24
Kiera Stephens
So incredibly proud of you Mel x
$56.24
Ray
$54.12
Sonya Inglis
$33.15
Albie & Luella Watson
Go Mel!
$33.15
Anonymous
$33.15
Matched by 7-Eleven
$27.81
Stephh
$22.58
Dana Lumb
You got this Mel! Just keep swimming!
$22.58
Matched by 7-Eleven
$22.58
Aoibheann Schroeder
Keep up the fantastic work 😌
$20
Sarah Matthews
Amazing effort Mel- such a fantastic cause supporting youth mental health 💙
$11.65
Kyla
Well done Mel!!! Just keep swimming…. (Dory)
$11.65
Matched by 7-Eleven
Love your work