October is Mental Health Month
Join us to walk, run or roll in solidarity for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.
Together, we can show them they are not alone.
How It Works
1. Sign Up
Sign up (for FREE) and join our community to walk in solidarity throughout October.
2. Share
Share your page and raise funds to help Australians impacted by mental illness.
3. Walk
Walk, run or roll and log your kms throughout October for Mental Health Month.
Walking Together. Standing Together. Stronger Together.
28, 211 people walking in solidarity
$5,268,131 raised for mental health
Mental Health stats in Australia
1 in 5
people experience a mental illness each year
9
people in Australia die by suicide every day
60%
of people living with mental illness will not seek help
Let's show people with mental illness that we're in this together.
Funds raised will help Black Dog Institute put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.
Register your interest for One Foot Forward 2024
Join our community to create better mental health for all Australians.
Paul Rudd takes part in One Foot Forward every year:
"I went through a bad patch with my mental health when I hurt my back and I needed a lot of time off to recover. I had limited mobility, so I started to lose contact with the outside world. Then I lost interest in doing anything at all. My mind just clouded all positive thoughts.
It took me two years to rebuild myself. So when I heard about One Foot Forward I decided to take part. I wanted to connect with other people who had been through something similar.
“The community is a big, supportive family.”
To anyone thinking about taking part in One Foot Forward, I say ‘Do it!’. You get to enjoy the fresh air and get your blood moving. It’s also a fun community thing. Above all, it helps raise funds and awareness that help is out there if you need support for your mental health.”
Register your interest now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2024.
Solidarity Wall
Keeley House A tribute for Myself
Chelsea McMillan A tribute for My daughter Isla
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Amanda A tribute for Ashley Ferguson
Sadly a beautiful young man in his late 20's ...Ashley, took his life this week. The next time I walk is for him.
Erin
I’m running in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Hope is real and change is possible!
Denise
I started participating in the Black Dog Institute Walk for Mental Health in 2019 after losing two to suicide. I have participated every year except 2022, when I was there ‘in spirit’ but didn’t log any kilometres. Every year is different, but my commitment to this fantastic cause, to this amazing organisation, and to all the incredible people who join in any way they can is strong. No one is truly alone. This October, let’s shout that together from the rooftops, beaches, city streets or wherever we find ourselves. It’s okay to not be okay 😊
Douglas flier A tribute for Brendon thomas
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Hope
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Crystal Palmer A tribute for KAYNE PALMER
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. My little brother felt alone, he became an expert at masking his feelings and it wasn’t until it was too late that we realised we all knew snippets of the same story.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. We are not alone. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for the past year and want to show everyone that your not alone and there is people out there that will listen.