Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects approximately one in 10 first responders in Australia.
Many more first responders are at risk: PTSD is caused by trauma, which is reported to be experienced by more than half of all first responders.
Sailing Tall-Ship Soren Larsen from Sydney to Port Macquarie
12 members of the Marine Rescue Port Macquarie (MR PMQ) unit and one of Fortem Australia’s Community Engagement Coordinators boarded the wooden tall-ship Soren Larsen on the 2nd of April 2022 to sail her 230 nautical miles from White
“The most amazing program I have ever done”: First responders discover the mental health benefits of surfing
Fortem ran a pilot program with the foundation Waves of Wellness to provide 10 first responders with identified mental health concerns the opportunity to attend mental health education combined with a learning to surf program.
The Waves of Wellness program
5 career transition tips from former first responders who have made the move
We spoke with five former first responders who are now working with Fortem Pledge Partner KPMG Australia. Here are their tips for transitioning into a new career after first responder service:
The organisational culture change can be challenging
Moving into
Funds Raised for First Responders in Regional Australia at Fortem Australia’s Inaugural Gala Ball
First responders and supporters of the first responder community from across Australia came together on Friday for Fortem’s inaugural fundraising Gala Ball at Hotel Realm, Canberra.
All donations contributed to the continuation and broadened reach of Fortem’s mental health and