We’re 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.
We're taking part in Laps for Life to make sure these vital services are always there. Please donate to our fundraiser and help more young people get the support they deserve.
Our Impact
So far We’ve raised $8,434 to provided 2108.4525 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Funds Raised
Note: displays max previous 3 years of fundraising only
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2022
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2023
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2024
Thank you to my
supporters
$528
The Shacks
$264
Specialist Claims Advocates Pty Ltd
Just keep swimming … just keep swimming …
$258
Suzy Cotter
Get it girl!
$250
Matched By 7-eleven
$245
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$245
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$245
Phillip Austin
Thank you Carla for choosing to make a difference.
$200
Accurate Plumbing
$200
Andrew And Emma
Good luck Helen, and an excellent cause!
$135
Yvonne Brunetto
$135
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$135
Scott Jackson
Great cause well done Helen.
$135
Greg Chippendale
Great initiative too big a problem
$135
Matched By 7-eleven
$135
Neil Lithgow
Love your work !
$106
Silvia Nelson
Well done, Carla!
$106
Bec
You are a legend Helen!! Love you xx
$106
Kat Winn
$106
Anonymous
Inspirational Carla!
$106
Kelly Harris
You go Hells!@
$95
Stuart Moore
Go Carla!
$95
Kerry Brown
Great work Carla!
$95
Carla Mcdonald
$95
Matched By 7-eleven
$95
Nicholas Pike
Go Helen!
$95
Sarah B
We’re proud to support you and ReachOut’s mission!
$95
Hannah Hardman
$95
Gayle Petty
Happy to support this good cause Carla
$95
Marissa Xerri
$95
Anneke Fitzgerald
Great cause! Love it
$95
Johan Mostert
Such a great cause and you are amazing for doing this to help so many kids!
$95
John Alderson
Well done Carla !
$89
Michael Norton
Awesome initiative Carl's, happy lapping
$89
Carla's Biggest Supporter
Is there anything you can't do ?!!!
$65
Kate Webb
$56
Danni Lake
Well done, Carla!
$56
Elaine Griffin
Well done Helen. Such an important cause. Xxx
$56
The Scovell Family
Keep on swimming such a great cause x
$56
Liz
Well done supporting such a great cause
$56
Jesse Gray
Amazing effort
$56
Kim J
Well done Helen! Always there for everyone ❣️
$56
Joshua Mcdonald
I love you
$56
Margaret Hummelstad
Donation by mum.
$56
Matched By 7-eleven
$56
Matched By The Gpt Group
$56
Fiona Phillips
Go get those laps in Helen ‘Thorpe 💪💕’
$56
Maree & Dave Byrom
You are truly inspiring Helen!
$56
Meghan Woodhams
Amazing cause! Well done
$56
Nick Morrow
Great work Carla, happy to support this cause
$56
Matched By 7-eleven
$56
Anonymous
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼Outstanding 💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
$56
Shane Uildriks
Good on you Carla!!
$56
Vicky
$56
Matched By 7-eleven
$56
Fiona Kendall
Go you fabulous woman! X
$56
Michelle Louis
What a champion you are Helen. Well done you 💖
$56
Katherine Moore
Well done Carla 😎
$56
Adam Halwani
Great cause well done Carla
$56
Ivan Dizon
Go Carla! Such ❤️ and we are all cheering you on!
$56
Margaret Hummelstad
Go Helly!
$55
Kristin Di Salvo
All the best, Carla, very happy to support a good cause!
$54
Andreas
Yeeew! You did it. Good on ya
$54
Jaime Ennion
$54
Vincent Hummelstad
Those that can, do. Those that can’t sponsor!
$54
Hannah Coring
Way to go Carla, such a worthy cause!
$53
Amanda Sinn
Thank you for doing this. Suicide prevention is a cause close to my heart too and I am really grateful for the care and intention you're bringing to it. Wishing you strength with every lap <3
$52
Aaron Minton
Great work Carla, such an awesome cause!
$52
Joanne Murray
Good on you Helen, always doing something to help others!
$52
Fabian Miebach
$50
Jonathan Chew
Go Helen!
$50
Kelly T
Good on you Carla!
$50
John Upton
Well done Carla
$50
Sophie Hummelstad
Go Helly!!!!
$50
Peter Mansfield
Swim Forest Swim!
$50
Hieu
Keep up the good work Carla!
$44
Kylie
You ROCK!
$44
Martin Willemse
$44
Kim Birchell
Awesome cause! All best with the swim. You've got this!
$38
Carla‘s Cheer Squad :)
Hey Carla, amazing work for such a great cause. We‘re proudly cheering you on, you legend!
$38
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$33
Ben Pasfield
$33
Jess Jones
Thanks for being a legend.
$33
Helen Hall
$33
Matched By Gonski Foundation
$33
Therese Duranti
Such an important and worthy cause x
$33
Cath & Tom Hummelstad
💙
$33
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$30
Claire Gyi
what a great initiative, carla! well done!
$30
Sarah Thornthwaite
Go H 🏊♀️
$30
Stephen Obrien
What a great cause. Good Luck Carla SteveO
$30
Claire
$28
Shawn Maloney
Awesome Carla
$28
John Hummelstad
Well done bongaloo
$28
Jessica Smith
$28
Ila Mcdonald
Go Mum so proud of you ! I Love You
$28
Tracey H
All the best Carla.
$23
Anonymous
You are such an inspiration Carla, so proud of your efforts in this cause Lots of love xx Fia
$23
Julie Baker
$23
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$23
Jess Childs
You are amazing!
$23
Carls
Welcome and thanks for joining the team Daniel:)
$23
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$23
Jolene Krantz
$23
Robyn Murphy
Have a great swim Helen 👏👏
$23
Bill Hummelstad
Proud of you sis ❤️
$23
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$20
Lyndal Bahr
Great commitment and effort for a great cause Carla!
$15
Marina Kazachkov
You've got this Carla ! Well done !
$15
Morris Crew
You go girl !!! Love the Morris clan
$12
Jolene Krantz
$12
Penelope King
$12
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$12
Courtney Mckinnon
Well done Carla for supporting such a great cause. Best of luck with the swimming
$12
Matched By 7-eleven
$12
Pam Mcdonald
Keep up the swimming Carls. We proud of you. Love mom and dad McDonald from SA
$12
Taylor Chattin
$12
Helen Toy
$12
Graham Brown
Well done
$12
Matched By 7-eleven
Our Fundraising Journey
Excellent cause, Carla! Happy to support you and those who work in this area. Good luck! Swim hard, I expect results!! 😅