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
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.
Walking Together. Standing Together. Stronger Together.
28, 211 people walking in solidarity
$5,268,131 raised for mental health
Mental Health stats in Australia
1 in 5
people experience a mental illness each year
9
people in Australia die by suicide every day
60%
of people living with mental illness will not seek 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 2024
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 your interest now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2024.
Solidarity Wall
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Meagan Larsen A tribute for Jade Lilly
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Melissa Crawford
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. There is always hope, no matter how dark it seems.
Jade
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians and loved ones affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone! Your presence makes the world a better place! :)
Danielle Stevenson
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Christianna Martin
I’m walking in solidarity this October for my fellow Aussies affected by mental illness & suicide. I want you to know 'You are not alone'! 🙏🏻💖 A bit about me: I too am affected by mental illness. I also have mobility issues & have had to walk with a cane for well over 10 years now. I've already had both my hips replaced & my knees are next in line to go under the knife. I also have Degenerative Disc Disease & severe sciatica. In my younger years I played netball, squash & volleyball...which all seemed to have contributed to my ailments. I loved playing sports & have missed the competition & ability to move emensily. Living with constant chronic pain has definitely affected my mental health. So please join with me to support those living with mental illness! 🙏🏻❤️
Audrey Forrester A tribute for Survivors that never give into The Black Dog.
I am walking to show my support for each and every Australian living with mental illness. We are not alone and we will stand together to support this amazing cause.
Kristy Holmes
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE 🎖️
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.