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
$5,973,822 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
Adam A tribute for Veterans doing it hard
Sarah
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Dee Welch
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Stevie-Leigh Lane
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Georgia A tribute for James
I’m walking for my cousin, myself and all those walking this life with the varying forms of mental health
Kim A tribute for My best friend
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Tanya we are walking for you.
Fiona
💗 🙏🏼 👟Each step I take I will reflect on those Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. It’s such a challenge but where there’s life there is hope. When we share our experiences & support each other, we are not alone on the journey. The journey to well-being’s continues 👟 🙏🏼 💗
Emily
Mental illness does not discriminate; I'm one of the one in five who experiences mental health issues. In the month of October, I’m walking in solidarity to raise awareness and give support to the mental health sector.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians, especially military Veterans affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Always reach out, there are plenty of people willing to help. I have been affected by the Black Dog personally and it's a bitch. You lose everything to it