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
Sarah
Laura Coe
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Ian Gelling A tribute for All my friends and family who have been affected by suicide and are dealing with ongoing mental health challenges
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Jessie
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Robyn Lisa McDonough
My daughters have lost friends and class mates to suicide. Some friends have lost children to suicide. Some friends have lost parents to suicide when young. I'm walking to remember them and I'm walking to raise funds and awareness of mental health and suicide. ❤️ no one walks alone ❤️
Sandi K
I have experienced mental health challenges personally, I have lost friends and athletes that I've coached to suicide. Organisations like Black Dog Institute are fantastic and can only keep helping and educating people with your support. Your support by donating or sharing and talking is greatly appreciated. 🫶💚 I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Erin A tribute for Anyone who has felt alone and hopeless with their daily challenges
I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.
Michelle
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.