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 kms throughout October for Mental Health Month.
Mental Health stats in Australia
1 in 5
Australians experience a mental illness each year
9
people in Australia die by suicide every day
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.
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 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.
Solidarity Wall
Karla
Nicole
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Poor mental health affects so many Australians and is something that impacts all of us at some point earth side whether that be directly or having someone you love struggle with thier mental health. The stigma that surrounds talking about mental health is still something that we need to do better at removing. Seeking help should not be seen as a weakness, but a strength. ITS NOT WEAK TO SPEAK I have lost someone very dear to me who struggled with their mental health and suffered in silence because "boys don't cry".
Rebecca Howard
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Kathy
Mental health issues can be exhausting, by those affected and those wanting to support others. One step, one Lego leg at a time, I'm walking in solidarity to reduce the impact of Mental health issues on our daily lives.
Jono aylward
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Stacey A tribute for Kerry
I am dedicated to supporting my friends, and family who have faced mental health challenges by raising funds to ensure that everyone can access the support they deserve.
Nicole
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Chrissie Horley
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.