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It is Mental Health Month!
Join us to walk, run or move this month 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 move and log your kilometres throughout October for Mental Health Month.
1,045,830km
for mental health!
Mental Health stats in Australia
By supporting One Foot Forward, you're helping 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.
Let's show people with mental illness that we're in this together.
Sign up now for One Foot Forward 2026
Join our community to create better mental health for all Australians.
Julia has taken part in One Foot Forward every year since 2021:
"I grew up in a country town where mental health was never really talked about. It wasn't until I was older that I realised the anxiety I felt as a child wasn't just nerves, and that I wasn't the only person experiencing it.
I first joined One Foot Forward after a number of youth suicides in my local community. I wanted to do something to raise awareness and support mental health, but I soon realised I was doing it for myself too.
“My mind and body thrive on it”
Walking has become a huge part of my wellbeing. Being outdoors, connecting with my community and taking time away from screens helps me stay mindful and present. Just as importantly, One Foot Forward helps break down the stigma around mental health and reminds people that they're not alone.
To anyone thinking about taking part in One Foot Forward, I say: do it! Being outside and moving your body can do wonders for your mental health. The community will have your back, and together we'll take it one step at a time."
Register now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2026.
Your rewards
Get your exclusive T-shirt and fundraising pack!
When you raise $95, you'll earn a One Foot Forward T-shirt to wear throughout your challenge and an exclusive fundraising pack to help you with your challenge.
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
Renee Hunt
Amy Gutteridge
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Kirsty Bolton A tribute for Juliea
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Michelle Moran
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Adam Girdler
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone we all suffer at some stage of our life but it doesn't have to last forever better days will come.
Rian stagoll
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Maree Baldwin
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I lost my brother in May this year after a long hard battle of various mental heath/addiction issues. As heartbreaking every step will be without him now in my life, I pray that each step will bring meaning to someone else facing this battle. You are not alone. This is an opportunity for us to all reach out to eachother for help and support, let’s make the most of it, we are all human, we are all here. I am here for you x
Ra
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. We got this together
Nicola A tribute for My Uncle and a friend
Suicide is a terrible thing that has affected too many families. I'm walking this October to raise awareness for all those struggling not just with suicidal thoughts but any mental illness. My dogs and I are going to walk as far as we possibly can, with 28 kilometres of a hundred down we're still going strong. I am so happy I can be a part of such a brilliant movement. Let's crush this. And remember you are never alone.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.