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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.
849,711km
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
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I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Bernie Fanning
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Lisa Bolton A tribute for I memory of the most gentle and generous person I will ever have the pleasure of knowing, I miss you terribly xx
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Amanda Thomson
I’m walking this October for myself, for those who are silently struggling, and for those who know what it feels like to fight battles nobody else can see. The truth is, mental illness doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like smiling when you’re hurting, showing up for everyone else when you’re running on empty, saying “I’m fine” because you don’t know how to explain that you’re not, and convincing yourself you’re okay because you’ve learnt how to keep going. Sometimes we become so good at hiding our pain, even from ourselves, that we don’t realise just how much we’re struggling until we’re barely holding on. I’ve learnt that you don’t have to hit rock bottom to deserve help. You don’t have to prove you’re struggling enough. And you don’t have to wait until everything falls apart before you put your hand up and say, “I need help.” I’m doing this to raise awareness, break the stigma and remind people that mental illness can affect anyone. The person laughing beside you, the parent getting their kids ready each morning, the person who seems to have their life together — you never truly know what someone is carrying behind closed doors. Please, don’t just ask someone if they’re okay. Make it safe for them to tell you they’re not. And remember to ask yourself the same question. Check on your loved ones. Be kinder than you think you need to be. Listen without judgement. And if you’re struggling, please know that asking for help is not weakness — it takes courage. You matter even on the days you don’t feel like you do. Your life matters even when things feel unbearable. And there is no shame in needing help to find your way through. This walk is for the battles we hide, the pain we don’t talk about, the people still fighting, and the lives we can help save by speaking up. You never know how much it might mean to someone to hear that they are not alone. ❤️
Lisa Edwards
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Janice
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Katelyn
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Jason Mrak
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I experience depression and anxiety, and this year is probably the worst I have ever been. I am still fighting and for everyone out there struggling - you can keep fighting too but for those days that feel too hard remember you are not alone!