Swim to save lives this March with Laps for Life
This March you can help the one in three young Australians who currently experience mental health difficulties.
How? Simply by swimming as many laps as you can in the pool, ocean or any waterway, as part of the Laps for Life initiative.
More than one million of those young people are not accessing professional support – and suicide remains the leading cause of death for 16-24 year olds in Australia.
So, whether you’re new to the water or a competitive swimmer, get involved any way that suits you.
Swim anywhere you like: You can swim laps at your local pool, hit the beach or take part in an ocean swim!
Swim as far as you can: set a goal that suits you, and use our handy lap calculator to decide how many sessions you’ll need.
Swim whenever it suits you: you don’t need to swim every day, just pick the days and times that suit your lifestyle.
Swim whatever style you want: Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly or doggy-paddle, just get swimming!
Laps for Life takes place from March 1 to March 31, and you can swim at any time throughout the month.
About ReachOut
Every dollar you raise goes to ReachOut, the leading online mental health service in Australia supporting young people during tough times.
ReachOut helps young people feel better about today and the future, no matter what challenge they’re facing. They provide a safe place where young people can openly express themselves, explore what’s happening in their lives, connect with people who understand their situation, and find the resources to help them manage their challenges now and in the future.
Anonymous, free and 100 per cent online, ReachOut has been designed specifically for – and with – young people. From one-to-one support with experienced peer workers to online forums, as well as tips, stories and resources, ReachOut offers a wide range of support options that allow young people to engage in the ways they want to, when they want to, and has been doing so for more than 20 years.
And ReachOut Parents and ReachOut Schools provide valuable information, resources and advice to help parents, carers and educators to better understand the young people in their lives and to play an active role in their wellbeing.
Last year, ReachOut provided support to more than 2.5 million people.
