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Fortem Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the mental fitness and wellbeing of first responder families.

Every day, more than 300,000 first responders keep our communities safe. They are backed up by their families: partners, children and parents. All of them hold vital and challenging roles. We help them to be well, and stay well, through mental fitness and wellbeing activities and support services.

Validate your Mate!

Feeling left behind with the focus on the newest wave of disaster? Noticing someone else who is feeling left behind? It has only been weeks since we were dealing with

Self Reflective Wellbeing

Feeling saturated from multiple crises? Having to put the hat on and refocus on the next demand of you? Or perhaps you are feeling limited or compromised in how you

"Just finished the Spanish Cooking Class. Thank you so much for the opportunity. It was fantastic!" Louise

“This isn't an activity that I would have usually chosen for myself but by attending with my family and having a go it not only got me out of the house, got me active, but it allowed me to try something very much out of comfort zone and help build confidence and skills."

"Thank you so much for the kayak activity yesterday.... the two staff members were so welcoming, warm and engaging. They participated and added to the thoroughly enjoyable activity. Can we have this kayak event again!"