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 and every time we talk about the swim, about Reachout, about Lachie, we lessen the stigma around suicide.
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
286.70km (5,734 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,940 to provided 485.1225 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$265
Genu morning tea Fundraiser
Shoutout to Genu morning tea Fundraiser – my biggest supporter so far with a $265 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
$264.81
Genu morning tea Fundraiser
$263.75
Shannon Hehir
I love you are doing this again Nic! Wonderful way to support and remember and prevent. Xx
$258.48
Vikon Vikon
$106.12
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$106.12
Nicole Johnson
$106.12
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$64.67
Annette Parks
Well done Nicole! You are a superstar! 💖✨️
$56.24
Danni A
Way to go mate you bloody legend xx
$56.24
Brad D
$56.24
Bel & Rob
Amazing Nic 🙏🏾💋
$56.24
Sandra Johnson
You go girl. Every lap is a winner.
$56.24
Kim gray
You can do this Nic. When it gets tough Just say pineapple 😊
$54.12
Mel Daly
So proud of you Nicole. Every lap you swim is more than just distance in the water — it’s hope, strength, and a reminder that young people aren’t alone. What you’re doing truly matters.
$54.12
Lisa Bohne
You are one amazing lady!
$52.92
Tamera Walsh
So proud of you Nicole. And so impressed you are doing this again. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. X
$52
Bernice Baker
Such a good cause, you are inspiring
$46.68
Kristi Grigg
We can never speak about it but you're doing amazing! xx
$43.60
Merrill Hehir
Well done Nicole, you are amazing ❤️❤️
$27.81
Kellie
Yay! Go You! Well done on accepting the challenge of 50km.
$27.81
Laney
$25
Alicia Glover
$22.58
Dianne Schmidt
Go you good thing !! But save some energy for a dance in the kitchen 😉
$22.58
Keenan Edwards
$20
Marie Ginoski
So proud of you Nic! Lachie will live on in our hearts forever 🫶🏻
$20
Donna Carroll
Great effort Nic! 💕
$20
Jamie Hutchins
Genu Eastern Hub and Central staff and participants morning tea fundraiser. Go Nic!