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
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Zoë Bailey
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. It’s that time of year again everyone!! It’s the motivation I need to work on myself also. I worked so hard last year and felt so empowered to have helped so many people while getting fit. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. It’s ok not to be ok.
Sabrina Symington
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Brittany Pifferi
🍃I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. THERE IS HELP & resources available! The dark cloud will lift! ☀️ You are not a burden or broken! You are just navigating a rough, hard season in life. AND seasons come & go! 🍃❤️🩹🫶🏽💫 🌈 . This is NOT the end. 💛 Seek help. Asking for help is not a weakness BUT A STRENGTH 💪🏼 👟 🦶
Amy V Lane
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness. I respect how far we have come, and I will forever support us to recovery. My love goes out to all ❤
Maria Chambers
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. All it takes is one step forward towards someone. Whether it be a conversation, a war for listening or to keep someone company on a walk to help make a difference in someone’s life.
Glenn
I’m Running in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Claudia McQuillan
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone - you are 1 in 5.
We are walking together in solidarity for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide, and also for myself as I’ve been affected by mental illness my whole life. 🏹🖤🐾 You are not alone.