Why I swim
I swim because I know what it feels like to need saving. Working with children, I see every day how deeply trauma can shape a life. I see the quiet resilience, the unspoken hurt, the bravery it takes just to show up. Having walked that path myself, I understand how powerful it is to have one safe person, someone you can return to again and again, especially when life doesn’t feel like living. For me, the water has been that safe place. It holds me when I feel like I’m sinking. It quiets the noise. It gives me rhythm when everything else feels chaotic. Through Laps for Life, I swim with the hope that every child can have what everyone deserves; safety, support, and someone steady in their corner. I can’t be the safe person for every single child, but I can swim to help make sure they have one. The water has carried me through. Now I swim so it can help carry someone else.
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
1.25km (50 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $621 to provided 155.2675 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Sabina Sparke
Shoutout to Sabina Sparke – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
Sabina Sparke
$56.24
Glenn & Carlie
Fantastic Tania!!!
$56.24
Anonymous
Go Girl!!!
$56.24
Jess Cowley
Go sis! You got this!
$56.24
Tania Cowley
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.12
Sonia Skliros
Fantastic cause Tania! Goodluck & well done
$50
Amanda
$38.33
Melis
$33.15
Anna J
$33.15
Eleanor Bull
Go Tania, you’re amazing xx
$25
Merrilee Rayner
So proud of you peanie beanie. Xxx
Go Tan xxx