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It is Mental Health Month!
Join us to walk, run or move this month 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
2. Share
Share your page and raise funds to help Australians impacted by mental illness.
3. Walk
Walk, run or move and log your kilometres throughout October for Mental Health Month.
672,680km
for mental health!
Mental Health stats in Australia
By supporting One Foot Forward, you're helping Black Dog Institute put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most, helping to create better mental health for all.
Let's show people with mental illness that we're in this together.
Sign up now for One Foot Forward 2026
Join our community to create better mental health for all Australians.
Julia has taken part in One Foot Forward every year since 2021:
"I grew up in a country town where mental health was never really talked about. It wasn't until I was older that I realised the anxiety I felt as a child wasn't just nerves, and that I wasn't the only person experiencing it.
I first joined One Foot Forward after a number of youth suicides in my local community. I wanted to do something to raise awareness and support mental health, but I soon realised I was doing it for myself too.
“My mind and body thrive on it”
Walking has become a huge part of my wellbeing. Being outdoors, connecting with my community and taking time away from screens helps me stay mindful and present. Just as importantly, One Foot Forward helps break down the stigma around mental health and reminds people that they're not alone.
To anyone thinking about taking part in One Foot Forward, I say: do it! Being outside and moving your body can do wonders for your mental health. The community will have your back, and together we'll take it one step at a time."
Register now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2026.
Your rewards
Get your exclusive T-shirt and fundraising pack!
When you raise $95, you'll earn a One Foot Forward T-shirt to wear throughout your challenge and an exclusive fundraising pack to help you with your challenge.
Your Impact
Advocacy
Sharing world-leading research and real-world stories with policymakers to shape decisions that affect millions, and build a future where all Australians can access timely, affordable care.
Education & Services
Equip teachers with practical tools and professional support to provide safety and guidance to teenagers in the years when they are most vulnerable to forming mental health conditions.
Youth Mental Health
Teaching children with anxiety or depressive symptoms how to create healthier ways of thinking.
Suicide Prevention
Translate research into a digital program which can support people with suicidal thoughts to seek help when they need it most.
Solidarity Wall
Tayla
Christine A tribute for Daniel
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Our family was affected deeply when we lost our son Daniel and would love to know that what we are all doing this October will help someone not to make that terrible decision to leave this world and the people that love them so much. 💙
Melanie
Hi everyone! 🤍🚶♀️This October I’m walking in solidarity to put myself to the challenge to walk 150km for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. I’m hoping to raise $1,000 for the black dog institute in the one foot forward challenge. This is close to my heart with loosing friends to suicide. Living rural now with realising there is not enough help for our farmers and rural communities. For my mates and family that suffer and can’t speak up for help. For myself that has personally been affected by mental health. By doing this I hope to make a difference!! 😊🤍🚶♀️
Cherubin Lyna
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Peyton Taylor A tribute for Robert “Roy” Taylor
On the 30th of June our world changed forever, my sister and I lost our dad and the world lost one of the funniest, most generous and hard working people who brought light and laughter to everybody’s lives. In honour of dad, and those impacted by mental illness and suicide, I will be walking in solidarity this October. A reminder to everyone, you matter, you are loved and you are not alone.
Freja Daniels Gillen
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. My message is to always remember to take a breath and try to live in the now, there is so much to live for and so much you have to give.
Jemma A tribute for People who have left this world too soon
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I'm walking for people I've lost too soon to suicide, for people in my loves who love with mental illness everyday and for anyone I've not been there for in the past. I also walk for my own struggles everyday and to help prevent and also support anyone else struggling but surviving each day, step by step xoxoxo
Kylie
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Rhi A tribute for Sam Matters
I’m walking in memory of Sam Matters. Just a short few months after Sam turned 18 he lost his battle to the black dog. He impacted so many people in a way we never expected, we all miss you mate 💛 Please just stay, the world truely is a better place with you here & you do matter, so SO much. Just one more day!
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I am a survivor and want to help other people win their fight against mental health