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
Zoe
Natalie
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. One day at a time, it's not a sprint but a marathon 🫶
Jo-Ann A tribute for Mental Health
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Darragh
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Taleah A tribute for I
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. Always remember you are enough, you are loved and you are not alone.
David Wren
I’m walking in solidarity for everyone affected by mental illness of any and all forms. Anxiety, Depression and CPTSD are part of my every day. I don’t know where my mental health would be without my black dog(s)… and my yellow dogs too. It takes great courage to seek help, and even greater courage to accept it and allow it to work for you.
Denielle
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians, including myself, who have been affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Kelli
I’m running in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. As someone who has suffered from Postpartum Depression, I understand the mental struggles. You are strong. You are not alone.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for those affected by mental illness and suicide. I want people to know that it’s okay to “fall” sometimes, and to get back up and try again. But most importantly, I want people to know how completely normal and okay it is to ask for help. Battling your own mind everyday can be a scary place. I, myself have suffered from mental illness, as well as loved ones. Please don’t give up. Keep fighting for your life. The person you will be on the other side of all this is cheering so much for you. You deserve happiness. You deserve to heal. 🫶🏻