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October 2026 is Mental Health Month
Join us to walk, run or move 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.
Mental Health stats in Australia
1 in 5
Australians experience a mental illness each year.
1 in 6
Australians experience an anxiety disorder each year.
1 in 7
children and adolescents experience a mental illness each year.
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.
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
Tracey
Debbie
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Kathy Wieczorkowski
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Been on a mental health journey myself and there is a better world out there. Stay strong!
Kiah
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
SafeSpaceMinds:FounderLiamSankey
This October, I'm lacing up my shoes and joining thousands of Australians to walk in solidarity. This isn't just a walk; it's a movement of hope. Every step we take is for the millions of Australians affected by mental illness and suicide for those who feel lost, for those carrying a weight in silence, and for the families and friends walking alongside them. Mental health can feel like a lonely road, a battle fought on a solitary wall. But through this act of solidarity, we are proving that no one has to walk it alone. This October, with every step, we are collectively sending one powerful, undeniable message to every single person who needs to hear it: You are not alone.
Isobel Davey
I’m walking this October in solidarity with Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. This is my fur baby, who’s been my biggest support for nearly 10 years; always giving me unconditional love and reminding me to keep going. 🐾💙
Hasula
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. You do have the strength within you to keep going.
Marissa
Taking part in One Foot Forward for my mental health, and in support of everyone who is doing it tough this year 💪
Tenille Jurgs A tribute for Many People
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. As a Mental Health Nurse, I care for patients experiencing depression everyday. I was lucky enough to attend the Black Dog Institute in 2019 to learn how to administer TMS treatment to my patients. If you can, please donate to the One Foot Forward campaign to support the wonderful work the Black Dog Institute does.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.