Megan Taylor

The saying used to be; “Life begins at 40” but now you are more likely to hear; “Life begins at 50”! The simple fact is that we are an ageing population.

Fortem today formally launched its services for first responders and their families in the Lismore, Ballina, and Byron Bay area.

Fortem has launched its services for more than 50,000 first responders across the Western Australian region.

We have just reached a milestone… Since launching in 2019, we have supported 10,000 first responders and their families!

Fortem has partnered with Blue Light Card to give all first responder families a FREE 2-year membership. Blue Light Card is the discount service for frontline workers and emergency volunteers.

Fortem’s wellbeing activities are designed to be fun, but they have a serious purpose: enhancing the wellbeing and mental fitness of first responders and their families.

First responders who will be keeping Australians safe into the new year are being urged to be mindful of their own mental health over the coming weeks.

Early in November, six first responders set off from Sydney Airport bound for the United States to represent Fortem Australia in the New York Marathon.

Here’s a snapshot of our current locations, and where we’ll be setting up shop soon.

“I made it through my previous life and mental health challenges as a result of validating my practical career experiences.”

Recently, a group of first responders and their family members met at Trigg Beach to catch some waves and meet some new people.

Fortem Australia is reminding the first responder community that support is available for those dealing with the trauma of the recent tragedy in Queensland.