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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.
668,406km
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
Alli Duncan A tribute for Bronte Haskins
Craig Revell
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Claire
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Jemima A tribute for My mum my sister
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. This is for my sister who is battling her our mental health taking steps to get help and also for my late mother, who battled mental health issues and drove us apart because she refused to get help , mental illness is big in our family
Toree
I’m walking 100km for mental health this October. A big feat since I’ll be overseas for 16 days! I’ve suffered from depression twice in my life, once when my mum passed away, the other when I suffered workplace bullying. Both times it took everything I could to get out of bed each day, let alone function as a person. Both times I’ve come out the other side and am better for it. Others I know haven’t made it out the other side, including my Grandad who took his life in 2014 at the age of 73. Others I know are still struggling every day and I encourage, support and see their struggles every day. If you can donate in support of this cause, any amount helps. Much love 🖤
Tamika Davis
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Lori Turnbull
For all of us who need a helping hand, big or small, from time to time. We aren't alone, and we don't need to be silent xx
James
My dear companions on the walk to better mental health for us all: congrsts fo us - we are superheroes without capes. Today I walked wirh one of my mental health buddies to finish today with a final 10.2kms. The pic is of us walking in glorious sunshine in Canberra. I'm the old man in the OFF shirt. Wherever you've walked I hope you've felt the companionship of others. WE are not alone.
K Williams
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.