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
Donna Laubli A tribute for Da
Tayla
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I am a survivor and want to help other people win their fight against mental health
Janine Haskins A tribute for My beautiful daughter, Brontë Elouise Haskins.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I am also walking for beautiful Brontë, forever 23 years young. Love you, miss you like nothing else Poppy girl, Mumma Bear xoxoxoxoxo.
Eden A tribute for My Big brother Matthew
Very few of you know this November marks 1 year since we lost my big brother to suicide. I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Edwina
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I am an oncology nurse. I see a lot of sadness. I am benefitted by therapy. I am a safe space. I am here to listen. You are not alone.
Nakeyta Witcombe A tribute for Scotty
I’m walking in memory of my brother Scott and for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. Tough Times Pass, Death Is Forever
Matthew
I’m Walking In Solidarity This October For Australians Affected By Mental Illness And Suicide. You Are Not Alone. FANGIN :)
Sharon Chapman
I’m walking 100km in solidarity this October for my family, friends and all others affected by mental illness and suicide. This is very close to my heart. Remember you are not alone, and to reach out and never give up. Your mental illnesses and struggles do not define you. I also want to bring awareness to the debilitating mental illness OCD (very little understood and definitely not something to laugh at).
I’m walking 500 Kms in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone, we care.