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
Carol
Rita A tribute for My brother and to everyone who is affected by mental illness
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Sue and Pipi
Life is tough for so many. Us two "ladies of a certain age" are walking in support of those who struggle with mental illness and the tragedy of suicide.
Samantha Lowe
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
April L
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Along with walking, I'm also restricting my social media during October to help improve my mental health
Zoe
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. As someone who lived with depression for years, and still suffer from anxiety, I know how hard it can be to work through, and how isolated it can make you feel. You are not alone in your recovery.
Ella
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. You are loved, supported and will be okay, the storm will pass.
Emma T
I’m walking/running this October in support of mental health awareness. I have lived through my own issues and have lost friends to suicide. Speak up and ask for help if you are having a hard time. You are not alone.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.