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.
Walking Together. Standing Together. Stronger Together.
29,258 people walking in solidarity
$6,002,545 raised for mental health
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 now 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 now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2024.
Solidarity Wall
Juliet A tribute for My Best mate
Christee-Lee
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Simone Powell
This is very close to my heart as I am a suicide survivor. I’m walking in solidarity this October for myself and all people who are affected by mental illness and suicide. Together we are not alone. Stay strong 💪
Harmony
I'm walking to support everyone who struggles with their mental health and to allow for more resources to be available to the people who need it. You are never alone. ❣
Lola Treadwell
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Nicole Egan
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I’m walking for you. I’m walking for your family. I’m walking for the ones we have lost. I’m walking for the ones we don’t want to lose. I’m walking so my grandchildren can have more support as they navigate growing in this world of ours.
Hannah
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide.
Kaitlyn P
I’m walking For myself and my friends who struggle with mental illness. Try to remember that we are not alone on this walk of life, and you matter, even if you don't always feel it. As someone who has struggled with mental health and suicide ideation, I am proud of how far I have come and that I am still here today walking in the sun.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for my own mental health , my friends that may be struggling & Bill /Snake who took his life 8 yrs ago. We never know how people are feeling, RU OK suicide awareness is a must