A 24-hour community swim at Bilgoman Swimming Pool, hosted by local charity ROAR Inc will take place this weekend Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29 in Darlington to raise funds for youth mental health programs.

Participants from Hillside CrossFit, Emma, Di and Connie, will take on the challenge of swimming continuously for 24 hours.

Each swimmer will complete 20-minute rotations every hour across the full duration of the event.

The challenge builds on last year’s effort, where swimmers braved severe weather conditions and raised $12,590 to fund two school programs and support 13 young people through after-school initiatives.

This year, the team is aiming to raise $15,900, enough to fund three school intervention programs supporting around 60 young people in the Shire of Mundaring.

Community members are encouraged to attend, show their support, and get involved.

Spectator entry is free, with opportunities to swim alongside participants, take part in fitness challenges, and enjoy food and activities throughout the day.

Shire of Mundaring President Paige McNeil said the event highlights the strength of local partnerships and the impact of community-led initiatives.

“Our community continues to come together to support initiatives that make a real difference for young people,” she said.

“This event shows the positive impact of connection, physical activity and community in supporting wellbeing.”

ROAR Inc founder Kate Kendrick said the organisation’s work focuses on building resilience and positive mindset in young people.

“Our young people practice acts of kindness and learn to think with positivity and optimism, challenging existing belief systems and spreading happiness to those in their sphere,” she said.

“So, by extension, helping ROAR Inc ultimately helps the Shire of Mundaring thrive.

“This is the power of community, and this is how we make the world better.”

The shire is supporting the event through sponsorship and by providing access to Bilgoman Swimming Pool for participants and spectators.

For more information about the event, visit the event page.