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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.
Identifiers of deterioration and detachment
Does your intimate partner or work mate not seem themselves? Do they seem out of whack? Here are some behaviours to observe that may indicate if your partner is struggling
Tips for prioritising mental health
When a difficult time hits, it becomes more important than ever to look after your mental health. Whether it’s a widespread crisis or a more localised situation that’s difficult or
Nutrition tips for night-shift workers
Our paramedics, police, firefighters and other first responders often work shift work while they protect, defend and care for our communities. This can result in skipped meals, over-snacking or “convenience”
How to connect with loved ones while physical distancing
The ways we connect with family and friends have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to keep each other safe. What hasn’t changed is that we still need to
Five practical ways to do self-care
It’s always important to take care of yourself. And amid the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has never been a more vital time to practise self-care. This can feel
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
