From Collinsville to Sarina and across the Whitsundays, young people are diving into an unforgettable presentation that could help change their lives.
World record-holding swimmer and Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) survivor Chloe McCardel is back in the region with her acclaimed Tumble Turns presentation.
Already delivered to thousands of students since 2022, this powerful 60-minute session blends elite sport, lived experience, and essential education around DFV awareness and prevention.
Recently, students at Collinsville High School were captivated by McCardel’s mix of triumph and vulnerability.
As someone who has swum the English Channel a record-breaking 44 times, her story starts with international glory—but quickly reveals a darker “double life.”
She courageously shares her personal journey through relationships marked by violence and coercive control, shining a light on the warning signs of DFV that often go unnoticed.
This isn’t just a talk—it's a turning point.
“The messages within the talk are crucial for this age group,” said one teacher. Another remarked on how the interactive format and use of personal stories helped students truly engage with difficult topics.
Upcoming School and Community visits May 23 - 26:
• Sarina Youth Group
• Whitsunday Anglican School
• Whitsunday Christian College
• Proserpine State High School
And for community members looking to meet Chloe, she’ll be appearing at the Goodlife Event on May 24.
The impact is real. One 15-year-old girl from the Isaac region shared with a counsellor afterward,
“...things that I’ve just thought were normal in a relationship… it’s scary to think about how much just gets hidden.”
With each school visited, Chloe’s messages are shared even further that DFV can happen to anyone and that even when life throws you under, you can always take a “tumble turn” and change direction.
Chloe is thankful to the Office of MP Nigel Dalton for their support.
Contact tumble.turns.presentation@gmail.com for more information.
From world records to raw reality, Chloe McCardel’s powerful Tumble Turns presentation is making waves across the Whitsundays, Collinsville and Sarina—giving young people the tools to recognise DFV and the courage to change direction. Images supplied
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