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 your interest and join Paul in One Foot Forward 2024.
Solidarity Wall
Hannah
Michelle Bordignon A tribute for Stella Bordignon
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental health and in memory of my youngest daughter Stella. We miss your laughter, your hugs and our big long walks together every day xxxxxxx
Hannah
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. As someone who has experienced mental health and having a child who tried to take their own life I know first hand how difficult mental health can be. You are not alone.
Sami
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Peta Hvala
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. Having experienced mental health struggles myself and trying to support someone through sever suicidal ideation, I know how hard it can be.
Liz
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
shae Egan
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Madeline
Some days are just bad days, that's all. You have to experience sadness to know happiness, and I remind myself that not every day is going to be a good day, that's just the way it is! You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is.
I’m running in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are never alone.