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 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.
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.
Solidarity Wall
Lincoln
Lukas Halloran
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
GREG WHITEHEAD
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I know how hard and debilitating this is as I have suffered myself with ongoing mental health issues After spinal operations.
Jennifer Newland
I am walking this October because I have struggled almost my entire life with Mental Health Issues, non existent Self esteem & an intense self hatred. I have attempted Suicide several times & have by the grace of GOD not succeeded. I have spent time in Facilities to get the help I desperately needed & have been under psychiatric help for all of my adult life. If I’m still here & am still living then I want others to know that you are not alone in your battle. KEEP FIGHTING, KEEP BEING A WARRIOR, A SURVIVER because somewhere out there MANY people love you & want you to stick around.
Timothy Hampton
I'm walking this October to support anyone struggling with mental illness, I will do what I can for you.
Hayley
My husband, my mother, some of my best friends all suffer with mental health. So in my eyes the least I can do, is a few kms to raise money for a cause SO IMPORTANT! This October my loves is all for you. If you are reading this! YOU are loved, YOU matter, YOU are beautiful, YOU are strong. Please don't give! Love Hayley
Jane
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Kelly Roberts
I know its a cliche statement but its one thats helped me...its always darkest before the dawm. I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone...keep up the great work you got this 💪
I’m walking and raising awareness this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Reaching out for help may feel hard, but its worth it. One step at a time...