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
20.00km (800 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,723 to provided 430.65 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
mad about beans
Shoutout to mad about beans – 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
My Updates
20kms completed!
Thanks for all the words of encouragement and sponsorship that assisted me in completing the 20km challenge. There is still time left if anyone else would like to donate towards the important work of Reach Out through the link below. This fundraising is particularly targeted at supporting young people at risk of suicide. Share
10kms completed
Thanks again to everyone who has kindly and generously supported the work of Reach Out with your donations. I've reached the halfway mark of my swimming goal and together we have raised $1,636. If anyone has not yet contributed and is thinking about helping Reach Out in assisting young people with mental health challenges, it's not too late to add to the sponsorship through my link on Laps for Life. stevecoventry Share
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
$135.04
mad about beans
$106.12
John and Nat van Wetering
Great cause Steve - good on you for committing to this.
$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
$57.53
Ted Thirlwell
Keep it going Steve!
$56.24
Paul McKeegan
Go Steve! Don’t drown..
$56.24
Jennifer Vandersteen
Good on you Steve...
$56.24
Dianne Murray
$54.12
Jane Prior
Wishing you stamina and success in achieving this worthwhile goal Steve. Great work!
$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
Katie van Wetering
Amazing job Steve!
$54.12
William Coventry
$52
Karen xx
❤️💛❤️
$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 ❤️
$32.43
Alexandra Coventry
$22.58
Peter Davidian
Swim well Steve
$22.58
John Cheshire
Good on you Steve!
amazing effort!!!