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
Lisa-Maria Kolling
Tamara
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Mandy
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I too have been on this journey and it helps so much to know that people care when you feel like no-one does. This is also an opportunity for me to take further action to help myself - physically and mentally. The journey is not an easy one but together we can get through. A photo from my fitter/healthier days to remind me of what is possible.
Sara
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Leah
To all the mums out there struggling with all sorts, I’m walking for us, we got this.
Corey Iredale
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Tenisha
Starting today, I'll be walking in the month of October to raise money for Mental Health Awareness. The Black Dog Institute do amazing work supporting those living with mental health struggles, those who have lost loved ones to mental health and by raising awareness. Almost 14 years ago, I went to a seminar to better understand how mental health effects people and how to manage your own mental health after the loss of a friend. I've struggled with anxiety over the last little while and I know how important it is to understand your mind and get the support you need. If anyone can spare a buck to support this cause, it would be much appreciated. My goal is 40kms but I will most likely walk more than this as I am making a solid effort to take time for my own mental health and walk each day. Every little bit counts. $10 per kilometre.
aakriti gupta
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.