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
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.
Mental Health stats in Australia
1 in 5
Australians experience a mental illness each year
9
people in Australia die by suicide every day
50%
of people living with mental illness will not seek professional 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 2025
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 now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2024.
Solidarity Wall
Hayley Patroni
Roshni
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. 🧡
Michelle A tribute for Teachers
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. As a teacher, we are often overwhelmed by the emotional exhaustion that comes from our vocation and the toll it can take on a family and personal lives. I want to be stronger to support the children that also face these challenges.
Maddi Dutka
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Jolinda McWilliams
I’m walking in solidarity this October for all those who are & have been affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Aimee
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Allison
Mental health is a cause close to my heart—I’ve faced my own challenges and have witnessed loved ones navigate theirs. Walking and spending time in nature have always brought me peace and clarity during tough times, so this feels like the perfect way to give back. You are not alone.
Anna
Don't do this alone. Your feelings and your experience of life or loss are important and valid. There are others who understand you. Find them. You can feel safe with us. Stay.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.