A community thank you that lasts long after the day
What does it take to make a first responder feel appreciated? It doesn’t take a major event or a large budget. Sometimes it’s as simple as a child saying thank
Megan Taylor
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A community thank you that lasts long after the day
What does it take to make a first responder feel appreciated? It doesn’t take a major event or a large budget. Sometimes it’s as simple as a child saying thank
Meet Matt George, Wellbeing and Vocational Support Specialist
This month we’re introducing one of the newest members of the Fortem team, Matt George, who joined us in this month as a Wellbeing and Vocational Support Specialist in Western
New Fortem Australia webinar explores the invisible wounds of service
Fortem Australia is launching a new webinar to help emergency service workers, their families, clinicians and support networks better understand moral injury and its impact on psychological wellbeing. The free
Thank a First Responder Day 2026: Our biggest celebration yet
Thank a First Responder Day 2026 was our biggest and most impactful celebration yet, with communities across Australia coming together to recognise and thank first responders and their families for
Meet Tate Harris, Career Management Specialist
We’re excited to welcome Tate Harris to the Fortem team as our new Career Management Specialist. Bringing more than a decade of experience supporting people through career transitions, Tate is
Townsville community rallies behind first responders on Thank a First Responder Day
Townsville once again came together in a powerful show of appreciation and support for local first responders and their families during Thank a First Responder Day 2026, with businesses, community
Day 10: Thank you to those who take our emergency calls.
In an emergency, the first voice we often hear is calm, reassuring and ready to help. Today is Day 10 of Fortem’s 10 Days of Gratitude – a day to thank the emergency call
Young Voices Art Showcase Winners Announced
Fortem Australia is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Young Voices Art Showcase, celebrating the creativity, gratitude and unique perspectives of young Australians as they recognise first responders
Young Voices Art Showcase Winners Announced
Fortem Australia is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Young Voices Art Showcase, celebrating the creativity, gratitude and unique perspectives of young Australians as they recognise first responders
Day 9: Thank you to those who respond from the air.
When emergencies happen in hard-to-reach places, first responders in the air help bring support, safety and hope from above. Today is Day 9 of Fortem’s 10 Days of Gratitude – a day
Day 8: Thank you to those who are there both day and night.
Emergencies don’t stop after business hours, which means first responders are always ready to answer the call. Today is Day 8 of Fortem’s 10 Days of Gratitude – a day to thank the first