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2 June 2025

Day 2: Thank you to those keep us safe on the water.

They patrol our seas, rivers and beaches, support us during floods and come to our aid when we get in trouble on the water.

Today is Day 2 of Fortem’s 10 days of gratitude – a day to say thank you to all first responders who keep us safe on the water.

The 10 days of gratitude is a celebration of all that first responders do to support our communities ahead of Thank a First Responder Day on Wednesday 11 June.

Now in its sixth year, Thank a First Responder Day creates a clear and resounding voice of gratitude for the frontline workers and volunteers who do so much, often for very little thanks or recognition. It was created by Fortem Australia, the nation’s leading independent and not-for-profit organisation supporting the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and their families. There are many first responders who dedicate their time to keeping us safe on the water, from the water police and marine rescue volunteers who take to the coast, to the stateemergency service who respond during floods, and of course the volunteers who patrol our beaches.

Today we say thank you for your service. We appreciate everything that you do.

Don’t forget to share your love for all first responders and their families do with our Triple Zero with Heart symbol 0❤️0. Draw it on your hand, snap a photo and share it on social media during the 10 days of gratitude. Let’s get the whole country involved in showing our gratitude! #ThankAFirstResponder #PowerOfThanks #TAFRD

You can also leave a message of gratitude on the Thank a First Responder Day website at Gratitude Gallery – Fortem Australia.