The Desert Swimmer: An Afternoon with Brendan Cullen
About
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as PHOS Camden Football Club welcomes Brendan Cullen, whose remarkable story of resilience, courage and determination has inspired audiences across Australia.Managing a 10,000-head sheep station outside Broken Hill, Brendan was living with severe depression and coping in unhealthy ways before making the courageous decision to ask for help. As part of his recovery, he discovered open-water swimming, a journey that ultimately led him to achieve what many thought impossible: swimming the English Channel.
Training in the remote lakes around Menindee, more than 600 kilometres from the nearest beach, Brendan overcame extraordinary physical and mental challenges to complete the crossing in 17 hours, covering an incredible 64 kilometres through powerful tides and currents.
Featured in The Desert Swimmer, Brendan’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength found in vulnerability, the importance of mental health, and what can be achieved when we choose to face life’s challenges head on.
Event Details
• Date: Thursday 18 September
• Time: 12:30 pm
• Venue: PHOS Camden Football Club
• Tickets: $75 per person
• Includes: Two-course lunch
Whether you’re passionate about mental health, inspired by stories of endurance, or simply looking to enjoy a memorable afternoon with friends, this is an event not to be missed.
Date
Friday 18 September 2026 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+09:30)Location
Camden Oval
Saratoga Drive , Novar Gardens SA 5040
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