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
Kenzie
Ty Deans
I’m running in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I'm joining this to show my support to Friends, Family, Anyone - that there is always someone to talk to and to support you in your journey.
Tahlia Rinkin-Boddington
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Daniel Turner A tribute for Rita & Clodagh
You left us before your time. The pain you endured I can't dare imagine. I forgive, I understand & I send you my love as you return home to the energy of the universe 🙏🏼❤️✌🏼
Madeleine A tribute for myself and friends
I’m walking in solidarity this October for people who i have around me who struggle with mental health problems. seeing them go through their own struggles brings a feeling that i should do this walk to create awareness. and as someone who silently struggles with their own mental health i find this a way to heal
Meaghan Smith
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Sharree
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I am a sufferer of mental illnesses anxiety depression ptsd panic disorder and it’s life changing and debilitating. I plan to walk for MH to show my support and also help with my own MH as exercise is one of the best medications to make life easier. I hope to help raise awareness and education on MH along the way. Remember it’s ok to not be ok. Always reach out even if it takes reaching out to many people there are people who understand and are willing to listen and support our daily struggles
Natalie
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I am one of those Australians. You are not alone.