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.
28, 211 people walking in solidarity
$5,268,131 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 your interest 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 your interest now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2024.
Solidarity Wall
Jess
Daria A tribute for Yasmin
A kind soul gone too soon and missed by many. May you have found your peace
Jess
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. In memory of so many who were taken too young. You will never be alone.
Penny Beckey A tribute for Peter Beckey
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. "Bull" you were one in a million, im running to help raise awareness and help people realise they are not alone. Reach out, cry, yell do anything. But mostly don't be afraid to talk xx "Once met, never forgotten " forever 29 .
Rheeann Colquhoun A tribute for Ben Colquhoun
I’m walking for Ben my little brother and all the families that have lost their loved ones to suicide. Let’s save lives.
Elaine
I’m walking in solidarity this October for people affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone, we all need some support along the paths we choose. Stay strong & believe in yourself because you are awesome. 😊
Kim Spencer
Your worth is not determined by your ability to always be ok. You are worthy, you always have been, even when you are struggling. Never feel ashamed to ask for help, because when you are ready there is a community of support waiting for you.
Emma
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, including myself. I believe that mental health is such an unspoken topic to many. My personal aim this October is to embrace the sunshine while taking care of my own mind, while also being able to raise money to support organisations, such as Black Dog Institute, that support the mental growth of individuals. Remember to be kind to one another, no matter what. All the love!