Outreach and volunteer program

Fortem is expanding support to more first responder communities across Australia through its expanded outreach program. 

This innovative program provides social connections, mental health literacy resources, virtual team building activities and referral pathways for additional supports to first responders and their families no matter where they live. 

It also expands our ability to provide rapid, on-the-ground support to first responder communities impacted by natural disasters. 

This is being driven through an expanded virtual program of activities operating from Fortem’s Wellbeing Hub, as well as a Fortem peer support program delivered through a network of volunteers from across the country. 

By extending our reach, Fortem ensures no first responder or their family misses out on the support they deserve – no matter where they are in Australia. 

Volunteer and peer support initiatives

Fortem’s volunteer and peer support initiatives include in-house training and leadership development, empowering volunteers to deliver wellbeing activities in new regions and build peer-led programs across both rural and metro areas.

Vounteer at Fortem

Fortem peer-support program

Fortem’s peer support program offers accessible, community-driven support through casual in-person and virtual coffee chats with trained peers.

Virtual wellbeing activities

Fortem’s virtual wellbeing activities include interactive online sessions and family-friendly programs, with kits, like art and craft packs, delivered directly to first responder stations and homes to help families connect and create together.

Wellbeing activity calendar

Quarterly virtual wellbeing format

Each quarter, Fortem offers a fresh rotation of curated programs with themes such as education and upskilling, technology and digital literacy, health and nutrition, finance and business skills, and creative community-building experiences.