You’re not alone: Emergency service workers share their experiences of seeking support
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Activities
All national or online activities are available to eligible first responders and their families completely free of charge.
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By focusing on early-intervention we nurture resilience to boost mental health and wellbeing in the face of tough conditions. That way, our first responders become bendable, not breakable.
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Support
Psychology and counselling
It’s strong to seek support. Our clinicians are experienced in first responder culture and are skilled at navigating people through the impacts of first responder work. All sessions are private and free to eligible first responders and immediate family members.
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Fortify your career
Wherever you’ve been, whatever you’ve seen, and wherever you want to go — our free and confidential career management services are specifically designed for first responders and tailored to work for you.
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Us
By donating
Every donation, big or small, makes a positive difference to our first responders and their families. Because the people who save our lives and protect our communities shouldn’t have to hurt from helping us.
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By fundraising
Your fundraising efforts will help us to support more first responders and their families across more physical locations. When you support the people who keep our communities safer, you support all Australians.
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By saying thanks
We need their support… and they need ours. On Thank a First Responder Day, Fortem puts the call out to every Australian to say a huge ‘thank you’ to our first responders, creating a clear and resounding voice of gratitude.
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Our customised, integrated and evidence-based support makes a positive difference to first responders, their families and our communities throughout Australia.
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27,173 first responders and family members supported -
5,041 social engagement activities in 340 LGAs -
11,084 clinical sessions held -
2,103 Career Management Program participants
