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It is Mental Health Month!
Join us to walk, run or move this month 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 move and log your kilometres throughout October for Mental Health Month.
1,246,270km
for mental health!
Mental Health stats in Australia
By supporting One Foot Forward, you're helping 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.
Let's show people with mental illness that we're in this together.
Sign up now for One Foot Forward 2026
Join our community to create better mental health for all Australians.
Julia has taken part in One Foot Forward every year since 2021:
"I grew up in a country town where mental health was never really talked about. It wasn't until I was older that I realised the anxiety I felt as a child wasn't just nerves, and that I wasn't the only person experiencing it.
I first joined One Foot Forward after a number of youth suicides in my local community. I wanted to do something to raise awareness and support mental health, but I soon realised I was doing it for myself too.
“My mind and body thrive on it”
Walking has become a huge part of my wellbeing. Being outdoors, connecting with my community and taking time away from screens helps me stay mindful and present. Just as importantly, One Foot Forward helps break down the stigma around mental health and reminds people that they're not alone.
To anyone thinking about taking part in One Foot Forward, I say: do it! Being outside and moving your body can do wonders for your mental health. The community will have your back, and together we'll take it one step at a time."
Register now and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2026.
Your rewards
Get your exclusive T-shirt and fundraising pack!
When you raise $95, you'll earn a One Foot Forward T-shirt to wear throughout your challenge and an exclusive fundraising pack to help you with your challenge.
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
Belinda
Chloe
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Annabelle Roberts A tribute for Jye Karl Perry
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I walk in remembrance of one of my best friends Jye, I still miss you every day. It's only been 2.5 years since you left us and you've already missed so much. If you're struggling, you are important. You are loved. You are not alone.
Gertrude Davis
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. From a personal level, suicide has been the answer to family members through the years. In very recent times within the wider communities of Indigenous peoples, there has been an increase of mental health issues which unfortunately has led to an increase in suicide, particularly among the younger generation.
Darren Smyth
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians ... Including myself. Who are affected by mental illness and suicide. You/We are not alone. ... 8 of 31 Days. Could have done better ... At least I had a GO
Blake
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Penny
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are important and you are not alone.
Ben Smith
Doing it for All Aussies out there <3
Prabath
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. Take one breath at a time even though the saying is take one day at a time, I found when things got extremely bad and dark a day at a time was to much, so I just broke it down into smaller steps and breaths was the smallest thing that I could actually achieve. Please remember to seek out someone to talk to that can help and to ask others if they need to talk no judgment passed.