STORIES
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, support services and wellbeing activities. These are their stories.
A beautiful day to SUP at Lake Illawarra | Illawarra Region Activity Wrap Up
Recently Fortem Australia hosted our first monthly Stand Up Paddle Boarding morning in the Illawarra region, with first responder families coming along to enjoy the morning on the lake. It
Stacks of fun at the Silversmith workshop! | Shoalhaven Region Activity Wrap Up
An exciting opportunity to learn a new skill and make your own piece of silver jewellery was on offer to first responder families in Shoalhaven. Fortem Australia hosted a Silversmithing
More than just Jiu Jitsu | Northern NSW Region Activity Wrap Up
Another great wellbeing activity for Northern NSW region first responder families, when they came together to practice their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. An opportunity to develop family bonds and be active
An amazing activity for all the family! | West Gippsland Region Activity Wrap Up
On a recent wellbeing activity in February, first responder families experienced all the fun and puzzles of A Maze ‘n Things Fun Park at Phillip Island. It was a great
Making the humble vegetable the highlight! | Shoalhaven Region Activity Wrap Up
A fantastic culinary experience was the basis of this wellbeing activity, as Fortem Australia hosted a Vegetarian Cooking Class with Chef Iain from Far Meadow Table in Berry. Our participants
Family fun amongst the tree tops! | Shoalhaven Region Activity Wrap Up
On a sunny Saturday in February, Fortem Australia hosted a family day at the Tree Top Adventure Park in Nowra. Our participants enjoyed a day out filled with heights, challenges,
Family Time at the Wildlife Park | Illawarra Region Activity Wrap Up
First responder families from the Illawarra region recently experienced a family day out at Symbio Wildlife Park near Helensburgh. The weather was a little wet, but this didn’t stop the
Hero’s Fitness Challenge | Port Macquarie Region Activity Wrap Up
First responder families from the Port Macquarie region recently experienced the Hero’s Challenge fitness circuit at BodyFit gym. It was a great way to not only be active and learn
Sensational Seafood Cooking Class | Bega Valley Region Activity Wrap Up
First responder families from the Bega Valley region recently had an amazing experience when they attended a ‘Cooking with Seafood’ class at Eastwoods Deli and Cooking School. Chef Kelly taught
