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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
