02 Mar Make a Splash for Youth Mental Health: Join Laps for Life 2025
Ian Thorpe Challenges Australians to Swim and Save Lives
Sign Up, Set Your Goal, and Make a Difference This March
Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe AM is calling on Australians to dive into Laps for Life 2025, an annual swimming fundraiser supporting youth mental health service ReachOut.
In 2024 10,500 individuals across Australia participated in the challenge and together, they swam 98,828 kms and raised $3.4M for ReachOut’s work to support young people’s mental health.
Participants set their own swimming and fundraising goals, swimming anywhere, anytime throughout March. Whether it’s laps at a local pool, ocean swims, or creative challenges, anyone—regardless of age or ability—can take part.
“Every day, a young person in Australia loses their life to suicide,” Thorpe says. “Laps for Life is a way we can work together to raise awareness and funds to help change this.”
Now in its seventh year, the event has built a strong nationwide community. CEO of ReachOut, Gary Groves, says Laps for Life makes a real impact:
“Around 75% of mental health issues develop before 25, and suicide remains the leading cause of death for young Australians. Every dollar raised helps ReachOut support young people when they need it most.”
Be part of the movement. Register now at lapsforlife.com.au.
Stay connected by following Laps for Life on socials, visit @LapsForLife.Aus on Facebookand Instagram. #LapsforLife #LapsForLife2025 #SwimtoSaveLives.
About ReachOut
ReachOut is 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.
