Community libraries for first responders
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
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Firefighter takes on the Blue Mountains for mental health
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.
Thank you for making Thank a First Responder Day a success
Fortem extends a heartfelt thank you to the many hundreds of schools, libraries, businesses, councils, community groups, members of Parliament and individuals who helped make this year’s Thank a First
Express gratitude to those who are always there for us.
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
Express gratitude to those who are always there for us when we need them the most.
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
Day 10: Thank you to those who take our emergency calls.
They are often the first people we speak to during an emergency – the calm voice at the end of the phone taking our call and sending help on the
Day 9: Thank you to those who respond from the air.
From patrolling the suburbs to search and rescue missions, supporting fire fighting efforts and responding to medical emergencies, it’s comforting to know that there are first responder eyes in the
Day 8: Thank you to those who are there both day and night.
Emergencies can happen at any time of the day or night which means there are first responders always out there working. Today is Day 8 of Fortem’s 10 days of
Day 7: Thank you to the first responder families who sacrifice so much.
Behind many of our first responders are the amazing families that support them, ensuring that they can be there to support the community. Today is Day 7 of Fortem’s 10
Day 6: Thank you to those who must deliver the worst news.
Being a first responder comes with great responsibility, and that includes often being the one who has to delivery difficult news to members of the community. Today is Day 6
Musical theatre show supports Thank a First Responder Day
Fortem Australia is thrilled to have the support of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale for its Thank a First Responder Day celebrations. Thank a First Responder
Day 5: Thank you to the furry friends who help keep us safe.
Not all heroes walk on two feet – many of our first responders are of the furry variety! Today is Day 5 of Fortem’s 10 days of gratitude – a