Building mental fitness to reduce suicide across Australia
24 Hour Swimathon
22-23 March 2025
Head Above Water
Swimathon 2025
The Head Above Water 2025 Swimathon was held on 22nd-23rd March 2025.
Over the past seven swims, you legends have raised over $880,000 which has facilitated mental fitness programs for thousands of men, women, boys and girls. You have literally helped save lives.
Whilst the 2025 swim donations are now closed, you can still donate to Head Above Water.
Remember, every single dollar you raise goes directly towards delivering mental fitness and suicide prevention programs.
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 next swim will be in March 2026. Come down and be a part of this special community event.
Where does your money go?
Every dollar raised by you goes towards mental fitness & suicide prevention programs
Since 2019, we have raised over $880,000 for mental fitness and suicide prevention programs across the Northern Beaches and throughout Australia.
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programs & workshops funded in schools, sports and community groups by our accredited partners
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men, women & children taught how to make meaningful connections & strive for a healthier & more meaningful life
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raised for mental fitness and suicide prevention programs on Sydney’s northern beaches & around Australia
2025 Swim Highlights
What are your funds spent on?
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.
