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
Sagar Kadam
Sharlotte Chilly A tribute for Menat
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Garry Duncan
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I've personally accessed the Black Dog Institute programs and my hope is that anyone who needs support can also easily get the same support and improved life style
Sara Brunt
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians and Samoans affected by mental illness and suicide. Strive with faith and belief that you are God's daughter/son, and He hears you. Thy Holy Spirit works through Doctors and health care for your health. Pray as He hears you. Together we can help and support each other. You are not alone!
Trish Sellin A tribute for Oliver
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Lisa
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. You matter
Lisa Edwards
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Kaylene
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. With some of my team at Astor Air Conditioning, we have decided to take part in walking for mental illness during the month of October. We feel so strongly about the importance of taking care of yourself and supporting others struggling with mental health. The construction industry, family and friends have had to deal with a lot of anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness over the past years. Let's stand together and support one another in any & every way we can.
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.