Meet Simone Lord, Fortem Ambassador
Simone Lord has been a passionate advocate for first responder wellbeing since joining Fortem as a Community Ambassador in May 2021. Drawing on her lived experience as the wife of
Simone Lord has been a passionate advocate for first responder wellbeing since joining Fortem as a Community Ambassador in May 2021. Drawing on her lived experience as the wife of
At Goodstart Early Learning Fedrick Street in Boronia Heights, gratitude is being shared in the most heartfelt way, around a table. For Thank a First Responder Day 2026, the children,
At Goodstart Early Learning Fedrick Street in Boronia Heights, gratitude is being shared in the most heartfelt way, around a table. For Thank a First Responder Day 2026, the children,
This year, the Adelaide Hills is showing what real community support looks like. Fortem Australia was proud to be awarded a Community Development Grant from Adelaide Hills Council, enabling even
First responders across Australia including regional, rural and remote areas will soon have greater access to practical, evidence-informed nutrition support, with Fortem Australia launching a new nutrition series as part
Behind every strong organisation is a team of dedicated professionals working quietly and consistently to keep things moving, and at Fortem, Tamara (Tam) Howarth is one of those people. Tam
In June, some of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks will light up in teal to honour the people who keep our communities safe every day. From AAMI Park in Melbourne and
In June, some of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks will light up in teal to honour the people who keep our communities safe every day. From AAMI Park in Melbourne and
Fortem Australia has launched the first stage of its dedicated disaster resilience toolkit, expanding its mental health literacy resource hub to better support emergency services workers, their families, and communities
Fortem continues to expand its outreach and virtual wellbeing program, increasing the range of social connection activities available to first responders, their families and communities, particularly those living in regional
Across Australia, first responders carry heavy mental loads, often quietly. Over the past year, Fortem Australia has been proud to support the Australian Bibliotherapy Foundation (ABF), formerly known as Brothers
First responders are facing increasing psychological strain due to natural disasters, the prolonged impacts of COVID-19, and repeated exposure to traumatic events. Research consistently shows that these cumulative pressures place