Day 5: Thank you to the furry friends who help keep us safe.
Many first responder teams across Australia rely on highly trained animals to help protect and support the community. Today is Day 5 of Fortem Australia’s 10 Days of Gratitude, recognising
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Day 4: Thank you to those who search for us when we are lost.
When someone goes missing, first responders and volunteers across Australia work tirelessly to help bring them home. Today is Day 4 of Fortem Australia’s 10 Days of Gratitude, recognising the
Day 3: Thank you to those who respond on the roads.
Every day, first responders travel Australia’s roads ready to help people in moments of crisis. Today is Day 3 of Fortem Australia’s 10 Days of Gratitude, recognising the first responders
Day 2: Thank you to those who keep us safe on the water.
Whether on the coast, in rivers, on beaches or during floods, first responders across Australia work tirelessly to keep communities safe on the water. Today is Day 2 of Fortem
Day 1: Thank you to those who are there when disaster strikes.
When emergencies unfold, first responders are often the people moving toward danger while everyone else is trying to get away. Today marks Day 1 of Fortem Australia’s 10 Days of
Meet Megan Taylor, Fortem’s Communications and Marketing Lead
Creative storytelling, meaningful connection, and strong communication are central to Fortem’s work, and Megan Taylor helps bring all three together. Megan joined Fortem Australia in August 2023 as a Community
Filling cups and sharing gratitude this Thank a First Responder Day
This Thank a First Responder Day, there’s a new addition brewing in first responder stations across Australia, custom mugs filled with gratitude. Thanks to the generous support of Promotion Products
Fortem Outreach Trailer tours South West WA
Fortem Australia’s Outreach Trailer has successfully completed its maiden outreach tour in Western Australia, travelling more than 800 kilometres across two full days in support of National Volunteer Week. Delivered
Australia stands with our first responders
At Fortem, we spend our days doing something pretty important, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and their families. It’s what we’re here for. It’s where our
Meet Danny Staton, Fortem’s Regional Director
Strong teams are built by people who lead from the front, and at Fortem, Danny Staton plays a big role in driving that work forward. Danny has been part of
Fortem launches mobile Outreach Trailer to support first responders and families
Fortem Australia has officially launched its new purpose‑built Outreach Trailer, a mobile wellbeing and disaster response hub designed to deliver accessible mental health and wellbeing support to emergency service workers
300 packages, powered by two incredible volunteers
Behind the Thank a First Responder Day packages heading out to schools, libraries and community groups across Australia are two very special people, Marie and Sally. Part of the Fortem