ONE FOOT FORWARD

Join the walk for mental health

Walk, run or roll this October during Mental Health Month for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.”

Solidarity Wall

Kristina

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Keely A tribute for Sinead

I’m walking in solidarity this October for my sister who passed recently and my dad who have both struggled with their mental health. Know that you are not alone and there is always someone who will listen.

bro

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Darcie

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Jana Elston A tribute for My brother and my niece

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Freya

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I want people to know they are not alone in there battle. I want the stigmas behind all mental health to be rectified. You matter, just remember that ❤

Maddison

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I have struggled and still struggle with mental health challenges, but I’ve come to learn as I’ve gotten older, it’s just a bad day, not a bad life. Take it one day at a time, be brave, talk about what’s going on , and keep moving forward. Keep making goals, even just the smallest of ones, set a routine for yourself, surround yourself with people who genuinely love you and support you, and remind yourself everyday you deserve love & respect, so be kind to yourself. Repeat after me, it’s, One, Day, At, A Time. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Suzanne

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.