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
2. Share
Share your page and raise funds to help Australians impacted by mental illness.
3. Walk
Walk, run or roll and log your kilometres throughout October for Mental Health Month.
Mental Health stats in Australia
1 in 5
Australians experience a mental illness each year.
75%
of common mental health problems emerge before the age of 25.
50%
of people living with mental illness will not seek professional help.
Let's show people with mental illness that we're in this together.
Your support 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, helping to create better mental health for all.
Sign up now for One Foot Forward 2025
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 now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2024.
Your Impact
Advocacy
Sharing world-leading research and real-world stories with policymakers to shape decisions that affect millions, and build a future where all Australians can access timely, affordable care.
Education & Services
Equip teachers with practical tools and professional support to provide safety and guidance to teenagers in the years when they are most vulnerable to forming mental health conditions.
Youth Mental Health
Teaching children with anxiety or depressive symptoms how to create healthier ways of thinking.
Suicide Prevention
Translate research into a digital program which can support people with suicidal thoughts to seek help when they need it most.
Solidarity Wall
Sonia Kaur A tribute for This is tribute to a friend who lost his battle with mental illness. Also to support everyone who are experiencing mental illness. To raise awareness and remove stigma towards mental health issues.
Stacey
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Melanie A tribute for Wiliam Hammond
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. We lost our William this month to mental health and want to create awareness . reach out when things get to heavy, or you feel surrounded darkness there are people that can help no matter how bleak remember that it ain't weak to speak. check on your friends and family no matter how well they look like they are travelling, be kind; you never know what's is going on for someone. William you will never forgotten, forever missed.
Jayme-Lee
I’m walking in solidarity this October for all Australian's living with mental illness and to show that no matter what you're going through it's okay to ask for help.
Isobel Elliott
Sometimes, when we are close to the finish line we feel depleted, and as if we wish to give up. Know that you are not alone, this is a common feeling amongst those affected by mental health issues. Keep marching forward! We've got this in the bag!
Bruce Boswell
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Nic
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone and you never will be.
Ari Dvorak
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. It’s time to break the stigma around mental health for good.
Liz Gold
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. You are not alone.