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
Stephanie
Flow Hupnosis
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Join me and all these amazing people as we step forward towards our goals and break the stigma around mental health!
Vianney
This was my second year doing the challenge - to everyone who participated and shared their tributes and supports, thank you. It is comforting to know there are others experiencing mental health and who have lost loved ones like myself. Do not be afraid to speak up if you are struggling ever.
Jess Goff
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by Mental Illness and suicide, particularly Children and Adolescents. You are not alone! You are important, valued and loved. You are Enough!
Margaret Wylie A tribute for Mal Wylie
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. My brother Mal took his own life a couple of years ago. I didn't know he wasn't coping. If you are distressed, please talk with someone now. We are a community together. We don't need to walk alone.
Bec Modara
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Ness
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Ashlee A tribute for My dad, and cousins Troy and Philip
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. 🫶