Building mental fitness to reduce suicide across Australia
Head Above Water Australia Ltd was founded in response to the high rate of suicide on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and the mental health challenges faced by many in the community.
Our mission is to build mental fitness from the grassroots up to help prevent mental illness and reduce suicide across Australia.
Want to help?
Donate
Help us tackle mental illness and suicide with a tax-deductible donation. Every dollar you donate goes to our accredited partners to deliver grassroots programs in schools, clubs and the community.
Participate
Our annual swim is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. Swim one or a hundred laps, alone or in a team. The last swim was on 2-3 March 2024, raising $110,000 for mental fitness programs.
Exhibition
We’re excited to announce that Head Above Water is the charity partner for an exhibition at Northern Beaches Gallery and you’re invited! Join us on opening night from 5-7pm on Saturday May 11th.
Since 2019, we have raised over $760,000 for mental fitness and suicide prevention programs across the Northern Beaches and throughout Australia.
450+
programs & workshops funded in schools, sports and community groups by our accredited partners
14,500+
men, women & children taught how to make meaningful connections & strive for a healthier & more meaningful life
$760K
raised for mental fitness and suicide prevention programs on Sydney’s northern beaches & around Australia
2024 event highlights
Where does your money go?
The money raised by Head Above Water supports a small number of partners who deliver mental fitness programs across Australia.
Anchor Health is a grassroots wellbeing movement, providing mental health education workshops for businesses, schools, and community groups.
Tomorrow Man is focused on reinventing masculinity, facilitating workshops for boys and parents in schools, and men in sporting clubs, workplaces, and communities.
Tomorrow Woman runs immersive workshops across schools, clubs, workplaces and communities, empowering women and girls to reconnect.
meditationHQ is the perfect mix of education, experiences, and inspiration, utilizing life-changing meditation and wellness practices, delivered in practical and accessible ways.
Spoke runs evidence-based workshops, grounded in research, by qualified academics, business professionals and facilitators.
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