Join us for

ONE FOOT FORWARD

the walk for mental health

Register your interest for 2024

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.

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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.

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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

Colleen Dwyer

I'm on a mission to destigmatize mental health, emphasizing that mental well-being is just as crucial as physical fitness. Just as people seek aid for physical ailments, it's vital to seek support for mental distress as well. You are not alone.

Tracey Vine A tribute for David Vine - My Dad

This year will the be first without my Dad here cheering me on. He was a huge supporter of this challenge of me and of beating the black dog. He lived every day as best he could. I love you Dad. I miss you.

Julie

One month to go! You've got this 😃. Thanks for the hat One Foot Forward team! 4 years doing this walk.

Caitlin

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Reza

Everytime you are feeling down, thinking of something negative, remember that there are many people that love you and care about you. Remember you are not alone.

Kristy Matthews

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. You've got this #100

Danielle

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Currently on this journey myself. One foot forward at a time with my support by my side.

Anita

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.