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.
24,191 people walking in solidarity
$1,683,639 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 now for One Foot Forward
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.”
Sign up now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2023.
Solidarity Wall
Brendan
Natasha
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Amy Garang-Hall A tribute for All the mums
I’m walking in solidarity this October for all the mums holding it together on the outside whilst crumbling on the inside
Darrilyn Richardson A tribute for Terrence Dennis and Harley James Richardson
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. In memory of my brother Terrence Dennis Richardson and my nephew Harley James Richardson who both passed away 5 months apart in July 2022 and December 2022. I also walk for every single person affected by mental health.
Tessa A tribute for Jeremy Sollars
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I am walking for a partner I loved, and for all the others I know, who are no longer here with me
Jane Wright A tribute for Sam the Beautiful Man
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Amy Twentyman
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I have lost friends and I suffer from it myself this is a cause close to my heart . Thank you to all that supported me not just now but everyday of the year x love you all
Abigail Cullinan
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I have struggled with my mental health for 7 years now, including several inpatient hospital admissions, however along the way I have grown and learnt so much. It took a while, but one of the biggest lessons I've learnt is that it is not weak to speak up - eventually you will find someone who will listen and support you, even if it takes a few tries. You are important. You matter. Everyone deserves support, whether it be a listening ear, meditation, information, skills, etc - so let's make it happen.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.