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Supporting First Responders
Fortem Australia
We See You, a project to acknowledge all the first responders who do extraordinary jobs every day.
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Fortem Australia
We’re Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation delivering support to first responders and their families.
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    Fortem leads Australia in delivering independent support to first responders and their families.
    Who we are Who we serve

    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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    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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    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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    Who we serve
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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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    • 79% of participants said the Wellbeing Activity enhanced social connections.
      79% of participants said the Wellbeing Activity enhanced social connections.
    • 2,217 Wellbeing activities held across 153 Government areas.
      2,217 Wellbeing activities held across 153 Government areas.
    • 97% of participants felt the Wellbeing Activity benefitted their health and wellbeing.
      97% of participants felt the Wellbeing Activity benefitted their health and wellbeing.
    • 1,467 participants in our Career Management Program.
      1,467 participants in our Career Management Program.
    • 71% of participants with active PTSD symptoms showed a reduction of symptoms following treatment.
      71% of participants with active PTSD symptoms showed a reduction of symptoms following treatment.
    • 100% of participants in the Career Management Program said they were more confident in their work capacity.
      100% of participants in the Career Management Program said they were more confident in their work capacity.