24 Hour Swimathon
14-15 March 2026
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 is 22-23 March 2025. Come down and be a part of this special community event.
Volunteer
Volunteering at our events is fun and rewarding, from helping at the registration desk to marshalling to cooking snags on the BBQ. Choose from a range of timeslots over the 24 hours. We’d love your help.
Which lane are you?
There are 4 double lanes to cater for all levels of swimming ability. Read the descriptions below to see which one suits your abilities.
You can choose to swim as few or as many laps as you like, as long as it falls within your one-hour time slot.
The Pro
You are an athlete! A top-level swimmer that competes regularly in swim carnivals, triathlons or ironman competitions. In other words, this is the fast lane.
The Weekend Warrior
You are a very competent swimmer and exercise 4-5 times per week.
The Hack
You love to have a go at everything and could bang out 20 laps of a 50 metre pool.
The Beginner
You prefer a couple of gentle laps of breaststroke and are comfortable in the water.
Remote Swim
Can’t make it down to Collaroy Rockpool for the Head Above Water 24-hour Swimathon this year?
No problem.
Whether you’re based in Cobar or Copenhagen, you can still swim with us in spirit and help raise money to build mental fitness and reduce suicide across Australia.
Here’s how:
Sign up for the swim here and we’ll send you a free swimming cap
Set up your fundraising page and hit up your network for donations here
Swim a few (or a zillion) laps in your local pool
Post your pre, during and post swim experience to your socials and don’t forget to tag us @headabovewater1
Smile, knowing you’re making a positive difference to peoples’ lives
Not planning on swimming, but would still like to help us raise much-needed funds?
No worries at all. You can simply donate directly to Head Above Water here.
One way or another, we look forward to seeing you at this year’s Head Above Water 24-hour Swimathon.
No matter where in the world you are.
Join our relay
Can’t get enough swimming over the 24 hours? Get a team together for our famous Sunday morning relay!
This is a fun, fast event at 9am on Sunday 23rd March between teams of 10. Always tightly contested, always plenty of laughs.
And the winners receive some fabulous prizes!
It only costs $20 per person to enter a team of 10 - a wonderful way to finish off the 24 hour swimathon.
What are you waiting for? Get your family or mates together and register now.