Megan Taylor

Meet Mel Lightfoot, Fortem intake officer and care coordinator  Mel is Fortem’s longest serving staff member and is often the first person first responders and their families encounter when reaching

Fortem will expand support to first responders and their families in flood-affected parts of NSW thanks to a generous grant from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR). The FRRR

The importance of early intervention in Australia’s disaster resilience was the theme of a poster presentation by Fortem Australia at this year’s Disaster and Emergency Management Conference.  The conference was

A mentorship program designed to support first responders transitioning from their career has been adopted by Fortem following a successful pilot in early 2025.  Fortem’s Career Management Program helps guide

Fortem Australia is proud to be partnering with the Australian Bibliotherapy Foundation to deliver 15 community libraries to the NSW Police Force Child Abuse Squad. A library has also been

NSW firefighter Mike Kelly will make a gruelling 100-mile Blue Mountains crossing later this year to raise awareness of the mental health and wellbeing challenges that first responders can face. 

First responders are always there when we need them the most, and today is an opportunity for the community to collectively say thanks for all that they do.  Thank a