What is Odd Socks Day?
Each year GROW organises a day Australia-wide where we raise awareness of the serious issue of mental health while endeavouring to reduce the stigma surrounding mental ill-health in a cheerful forum. All of us experience odd days, and that’s okay; the odd socks stand in for those odd days. We hope the community will join us and have a little fun along the way!
We encourage everyone to wear odd socks on Odd Socks Day and start a conversation about mental health because one in five Australians between the ages of 16 and 85 experience mental illness each year. We should talk openly and freely about mental health issues, just as we would with any other physical injury or health problem.
When we wear odd socks, we as a community are helping GROW raise awareness of mental health issues, and together, we are also helping to stamp out the stigma around mental ill-health.
So, please let’s make this a fun event and share it with your family, friends and colleagues.
Your donation no matter how small allows us to continue to help our programs evolve and carry Grow’s helpful and healing message to those who need our care.
Why Odd Socks?
Odd Socks Day is a light-hearted way to remind people that it’s okay to feel a little different – and that no one should be left to struggle alone. Every sock worn, every dollar raised, and every conversation started helps break down stigma and builds stronger, more connected communities.
Where can I buy some odd socks?
Our own Sock Subscription Service is available through our Grow E-Store Shop – Grow. Our sock subscription service, Sock it to Stigma, features a custom-designed pair for each month that contains wisdom from the Grow Program and makes a great gift idea! You can also buy sock packs.
How You Can Get Involved
🧦 Wear odd socks on Friday 5th September – at work, school, or home
📸 Share your photos on social media using #OddSocksDay2025 and tag @GrowAustralia
🎉 Host a fundraiser – morning teas, sock walks, gold coin days, or even sock-themed trivia!
💻 Download the free Odd Socks Day Resources Pack – full of posters, fundraising ideas, social media tiles and more
💰 Start or support a fundraising page and help us reach our goal
👉 Get your resources and register your event by emailing communications@grow.org.au
Further information email communications@grow.org.au marked Odd Socks Day 2025
Here's what you can do
Why not host a fundraising event at your school, office, or with your friends. Meet up, take a photo, and then post it to social media—don’t forget to use #GROWOSD so we can find you! By taking part, we’re reducing the stigma of mental ill-health!
Get social and spread the word!
Help raise awareness of GROW’s work and Odd Socks Day by posting on your social media accounts – don’t forget to use the hashtag #GROWOSD2024
Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/oddsocksau
Not sure what to post?
Why not post a photo of you, wearing your best odd socks! Even your dog or cat can get involved!