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.
Walking Together. Standing Together. Stronger Together.
29,266 people walking in solidarity
$5,973,571 raised for mental health
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 now 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 now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2024.
Solidarity Wall
Lindy Roberts A tribute for Grant and Jay
Annabel Deane
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I know how it feels to think you're alone, but you are not. Every day is a new start and a new challenge. You've got this!
Mark Robinson
I know what it’s like to have a black dog tagging along, make sure you have tight leash and be the master ❤️
Kym
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. This is the second year I’m doing this. Anything I can do to help others going through the same as I am
Kris 😊
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Jodie A tribute for Jason
I’m walking for my stepson Jason and all the families who have lost loved ones.to suicide and in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide and also in memory of my stepson Jase. . You are not alone.
Jaidon
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Bec
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. Two young men who left this earth, when they just needed to reach out...