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
Nicola Beynon-mills
Jane Jude
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Petra
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Alicia Kennedy A tribute for Anthea Wager
I’m walking to continue the walk started by Anthea Wager in 2022 to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Anthea signed up to do this walk in Aug 2022, and a few weeks later she tragically lost her life in a road accident. Anthea had her own experiences with mental health and suicide. In her darkest time, Anthea reached out to the @blackdoginst which ultimately saved her life and helped her access the help she needed. Anthea's mental health action plan included looking after her physical wellbeing and every October Anthea would support One Foot Forward and raise funds for the @blackdoginst to continue its life saving research and provide resources to those that need it. As Anthea had said in the past, please please reach out to someone if you need help. You are Strong. You are Brave. You are Loved. xx
Luz A tribute for A young person who moved forward to early, forever young, we will forever remember you.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Loza
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I was one of them, I got help and support and now living a wonderful life, maintaining great mental health and now giving support to those where I can
Penny
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Natalie Scanlon
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
I’m walking this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. You matter so much! And your loved! Don't give up! You can save and change a life.