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.
24,251 people walking in solidarity
$1,688,965 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
Bianca Elliott
Trisha Abbey A tribute for Jamie Gibson
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide in memory of my 25 yr old Son Jamie who lost his battle with depression 7 weeks ago. Please reach out for help. You are not alone. I take every step forward for you J. Love and miss you so much. Love Mum x
Rhi A tribute for Sam Matters
I’m walking in memory of Sam Matters. Just a short few months after Sam turned 18 he lost his battle to the black dog. He impacted so many people in a way we never expected, we all miss you mate 💛 Please just stay, the world truely is a better place with you here & you do matter, so SO much. Just one more day!
Kyra Carter
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
leanne commerford
I'm walking for all who may be affected by mental health and especially inspired by my five sons who Stand Strong Together through it! Connection and Communication Can make a Change so let's show those struggling that They Matter and there is always someone to listen and care!
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!
Stuart Hablethwaite
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. As someone suffering PTSD and also as a qualified Mental Health Coach/First Aider I ask you to please consider that just a few dollars helps to makes a difference.
Georgie
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.