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
Andrea
Christina Bartolo
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Julaine Arnott
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Belinda A tribute for Kati
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I love you Kati and I miss you so much xx
Krysten Marschall
I’m running 150km this October. Working as a Registered Nurse within the Mental Health discipline has provided the inspiration for further research into education and best practice. Further, I myself have experienced challenges with my own mental health including attempts to end my life. I have had friends attempt and complete suicide over the years, and I want every person to know that even in your darkest hours, you are loved. Mental illness affects many Australians. In my closest circle of family and friends I have peers who experience a multitude of challenges; depression, anxiety, BPD, bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, cPTSD, and they are an incredible group of humans. Your diagnosis doesn’t define you; naming the beast simply teaches us how to fight it. For anyone who has struggled, felt alone, or hasn’t been able to unscramble their brain: this is for you.
Eee
I’m walking in solidarity this October for anyone affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Hilary Holland
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Dan
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I'm one of the many who've been impacted by this. With your help, support can reach those who need it most
I’m walking in solidarity this October for all Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone!! x