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 will be on 22nd-23rd March 2025. Registrations are now open!
Over the past six swims, you legends have raised over $760,000 which has facilitated mental fitness programs for thousands of men, women, boys and girls. You have literally helped save lives.
Please join us again at Collaroy Rockpool and help us continue this important work. We have discounts for early bird, families and teams. Head over to our Event page to learn more.
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 by registering for a Remote Swim.
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. Register now to 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.
Since 2019, we have raised over $760,000 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
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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