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Fortem Australia today formally launched its services for first responders and their families in the Lismore, Ballina, and Byron Bay area. The launch was held at the Ballina SES headquarters
Fortem Australia has formally launched its services for more than 50,000 first responders across the Western Australian region. The launch for Fortem was held at Surfing WA in Perth with
We have just reached a milestone… Since launching in 2019, we have supported 10,000 first responders and their families! Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us for
Fortem has partnered with Blue Light Card to give all first responder families a FREE 2-year membership. Blue Light Card is the discount service for frontline workers and emergency volunteers.
Fortem’s wellbeing activities are designed to be fun, but they have a serious purpose: enhancing the wellbeing and mental fitness of first responders and their families through the lever of
As much of the country prepares for the Christmas holidays, first responders who will be keeping Australians safe into the new year are being urged to be mindful of their
Early in November, six first responders set off from Sydney Airport bound for the United States to represent Fortem Australia in the New York Marathon. Two NSW Police Officers, two
Fortem exists for first responders and their families. This is why we are expanding our services to reach more people in more places across the country. Here’s a snapshot of
“Monday 29 August saw me take up a position as a Zero Harm & Quality Coordinator (HSE Advisor) for an Australian & New Zealand Tier 1 Integrated Services Company. This
Fortem has brought the joy of social connection wellbeing activities to Western Australia! Recently, a group of first responders and their family members met at Trigg Beach to catch some
Fortem Australia is reminding the first responder community that support is available for those dealing with the trauma of the recent tragedy in Queensland. Incidents like this have far reaching
Recently, Fortem Australia was delighted to accept a $35,000 donation from Toll Group to help the not-for-profit organisation continue its mental health support for first responders. Corporate support such as
Fortem Australia’s wellbeing activities are making a difference in the lives of first responders across the country, increasing social connectedness among the community in a way that is delivering mental
Fortem Australia is welcoming an announcement of $10 million in funding from the Albanese Government to allow the not-for-profit organisation to continue supporting first responders across the country. Prime Minister
NSW Police Officer Tim Egan has always enjoyed running. From the early points of his career, before moving to the state’s west and eventually ending up in the Hunter region, he
Fortem Australia is officially launching the inaugural 42K Challenge encouraging people across the country to stay active during November while raising funds to support first responders. The challenge involves running,
As the police community in New South Wales mourns the passing of another colleague over the weekend, Fortem Australia is calling for greater focus on the suicide rates in the
As well as the difficulties that come with a decade-long career as a police officer, Vanessa also witnessed the death of her training partner while on a ride in 2010. She describes running and triathlons as her saving grace, ever since she discovered the benefits of exercise for mental health.
When the opportunity arose for first responders to run the New York Marathon, Queensland Police Officer Dan Wicks knew he wanted to be part of it. He had been selected as a reserve runner, in case one of the original four were not able to make it. Last month, he got the call to say that he would be on the plane with them.
Losing someone you care about looks different for everyone. As clinicians, we often witness people in their journey of loss and traumatic experiences. However, we are not always the experts. You as the first responder community are, regrettably, and too often, the experts on what it feels like to live with the loss of a colleague to suicide.
Fortem Australia is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Fortem Australia acknowledges First Nations peoples and communities as the Traditional Owners of the land. We acknowledge and pay our respects to Elders past and present, and emerging leaders.