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
Elizabeth Fraser
Miah A tribute for I am walking for my mum and myself.
I am 20 and I suffer from Complex PTSD, BPD, Anxiety and Depression. I have struggled since I was ten with panic attacks that still haunt me, i suffered from childhood trauma which have blessed me with PTSD and a fun one, BPD. I was diagnosed last year and it has been rough accepting that but with the love of my recovery mum of her own mental illness and friends I am strong and on my walk to get better. I want to walk for everyone and for people we have lost due to mental illness and for my younger self who hated the world and wanted to disappear. Stay strong people and reach out
Mark A
I’m walking in support of a brave family member who has overcome some great hurdles to take back his life and to live independently and with purpose and meaning. So much admiration and love!
Roxanne
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Helen Triffitt
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone and you are loved.
Rosie
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
CJ (Corine Jacqueline) Lefevre
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You matter, keep on walking.
Rebecca
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. I will remember, I am not alone.