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
62.00km (2,480 laps)
My goal
62km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,253 to provided 313.3 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Ian Woodward
Shoutout to Ian Woodward – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
$135.04
Ian Woodward
$135.04
Matched by 7-Eleven
$66.77
Hayden Chiswell
$64.67
Leigh Thomson
$56.24
Mervyn Watkins
$56.24
Lisa
Keep up the awesome work!!
$56.24
Mark Ammermann
$56.24
Jen Abraham
Well done!
$54.12
Sherree Creek
$43.60
Trish
What a great challenge for a wonderful cause 🥰
$40
Claire Brazier
Well done Paula. Keep up the hard work xxx
$38.33
Paula Woodward
$38.33
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$38.33
Grace
$33.15
Kellie McDonald
So happy to support you Paula xx
$33.15
Callum Woodward
Congratulations
$33.15
Jayde
Well done Paula!!
$33.15
Jo Harvey
Awesome work Paula.
$33.15
Haley
Such a worthwhile cause! You’re amazing!
$27.81
Kerryn Horn
Well done Paula! Such an amazing effort for an incredibly important cause x
$27.81
Karen Robinson
An absolutely fabulous effort Paula. You truly are amazing !!
$22.58
Tarli Harvey
$22.58
Indigo Sangster
Go girl!! X
$22.58
Erica
$22.58
Carolyn
Well done ur nearly there
$22.58
Sofia
You are an inspiration and what an important cause! Well done Paula! 🩷
$22.58
Jude
You are a champ 🏊♀️ xx
$17.16
Simone Algie
Well done Paula, amazing work ! Xx
Go!