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 kilometres throughout October for Mental Health Month.
2,059,486km
for mental health!
Mental Health stats in Australia
1 in 5
Australians experience a mental illness each year.
75%
of common mental health problems emerge before the age of 25.
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.
Your support 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, helping to create better mental health for all.
Sign up now 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.
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
Lisa
Belinda Jones A tribute for Jason Jones
My brother sadly took his life 28 years ago. Not many days go by that I don’t think of you and what you’d be doing, if you were still here with us. I know you would’ve been a wonderful, fun loving Uncle to all your nephews & nieces. Missing you always 🩵 In memory of you J, I’m walking in solidarity this October for you and all Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Helen Clark
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Jez
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Jordan
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Mellissa Bishop
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. We
Chris Camilleri
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Morgan A-A
As some of you may be aware, I've struggled with my Mental Health for a few years, yet this year has been the worst, those that are close to me know my struggles and have supported me and continue to support me through my journey. Sadly there are people who don't have supportive friends and family who will be there for them through their biggest battles, I'm walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. If you are struggling with your mental health PLEASE reach out to Beyond Blue and Black Dog ❤️❤️❤️
Hannah
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. You are not alone. I am not alone. My mental health is in a really low place at the moment and this will hopefully help motivate me to get out and walk more days than I don't for the month of October and then continue with forming a habit I can continue with.