WaterAid Australia to tackle the global water crisis

Menchie Khairuddin October 1, 2024

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WaterAid Australia’s Big Spring Swim is back for 2024, a nationwide swimming fundraising event kicking off on November 1.

The fundraiser encourages participants to dive into pools, lakes, rivers, or beaches nationwide and raise much-needed funds to help WaterAid Australia provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to communities in need.

With Australian athletes’ recent success in the Paris Olympics, WaterAid is counting on participants to feel extra enthusiastic to dive in and channel their inner champion for a good cause.

By participating in the fundraiser, swimmers will raise vital funds that support WaterAid’s mission of ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to clean, safe water.

The Big Spring Swim is supported by Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Brianna Throssell, who asks Australians to “dive in and go the distance this November and be a part of something amazing!”

Participants can register individually or as part of a team, setting personal swimming challenges to complete throughout November.

Whether swimming in the ocean or a local pool, each effort will contribute to WaterAid Australia’s goal of clean water for everyone, everywhere.

Teresa Ayles, Director of Corporate and Community Engagement at WaterAid Australia said The Big Spring Swim is an opportunity for Australians to make a real impact.

“The event is a chance for people to support WaterAid’s life-saving work through something as simple and enjoyable as swimming.”

“By participating, people are not just joining a fun event or staying fit, but actively helping to provide clean water to people who are most in need,” said Ayles.

“Every dollar raised can transform lives.”

WaterAid Australia invites schools, corporations, community groups and individuals to get involved and support this vital cause.

Funds raised from the event will support WaterAid’s initiatives across the globe, helping to transform the lives of millions by ensuring they have access to clean water close to home.

Menchie Khairuddin

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Menchie Khairuddin is a writer Deputy Content Manager at Akolade and content producer for Third Sector News. She is passionate about social affairs specifically in mixed, multicultural heritage and not-for-profit organisations.