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
5.00km (0 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,337 to provided 334.34 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
John and Nat van Wetering
Shoutout to John and Nat van Wetering – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!
Funds Raised
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My Updates
Thanks to everyone supporting the work of Reach Out
My sincere thanks to my family, friends and colleagues who have kindly and generously provided donations towards my Laps for Life 2026 commitment. Your combined efforts have led to a total of $1,000 being raised. Your support will greatly assist Reach Out in working with young people who have mental health challenges. I just have to complete the 20kms of swimming now. Of course, if anyone else would like to and is in a position to contribute it's not too late. Any contribution great or small is appreciated. Donations may be made through the link below. Share
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
John and Nat van Wetering
$106.12
Graham Alley
$94.86
Kylie Mayes
Great work Steve.
$85.48
Trevor Smith
I am more than happy to contribute to such a worthy cause. Well done Steve. I wish you all the best for your endeavors..
$64.67
Doug and Heather Hawkins
Great work Steve - very much needed for our Youth
$64.67
Robyn Peel
Go Steve
$56.24
Paul McKeegan
Go Steve! Don’t drown..
$56.24
Jennifer Vandersteen
Good on you Steve...
$56.24
Dianne Murray
$54.12
Tom Van Etten
Go for it Steve
$54.12
Anonymous
Well done Steve. 🤗
$54.12
Terry Johnston
$54.12
Sharon Hands
$54.12
William Coventry
$52
Emma M
$48.71
Anonymous
$43.60
Monique Dumont
$43.60
Steve Coventry
$43.60
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$33.15
Victoria Boekamp
Well done for your determination & passion for supporting mental health, we’re cheering you on🥰
$33.15
Janet Grima
Good work Stephen.
$33.15
Diana Dumont
You are a champion swimming for a good cause ❤️
$22.58
Peter Davidian
Swim well Steve
$22.58
John Cheshire
Good on you Steve!
Great cause Steve - good on you for committing to this.