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.
20,871 people walking in solidarity
$1,379,568 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 now for One Foot Forward
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.”
Sign up now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2023.
Solidarity Wall
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Lizz mcbean A tribute for I am walking this October in memory of Christian Baker ❤️❤️
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Kristie C
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. It’s not weak to speak, You are enough, You are Loved.
Jennine
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Analise Lawrence
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Sherryann
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Kirsten A tribute for Jake Rendall
Remembering my beautiful nephew, Jake, who sadly took his own life earlier this year at 17 years young x I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
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.
I am walking this October to support all those who have been impacted by mental illness. You are not alone!