Media release: Spillover stress – the forgotten impact of PTSD on first responder families
Fortem Australia is calling for more research to be done into the spillover effect of PTSD on partners and families of Australian first responders.
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Media release: First responders selected to participate in the 2022 New York Marathon!
Fortem Australia is proud to announce it has selected four first responders to represent Australia in the New York Marathon on Sunday, 6 November 2022.
Media release: Don’t ignore the signs… Long-term impact of disaster events on first responders
Fortem Australia is urging first responders and their families to heed even the smallest signs of the personal impacts of attending a disaster – even if it’s years after the actual event.
Two resources help first responder families understand PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects approximately one in 10 first responders in Australia. Many more first responders are at risk: PTSD is caused by trauma, which is reported to
Apply now: New York City Marathon
Fortem Australia is delighted to be hosting four first responders in the 2022 New York Marathon. Run to represent your service, raise awareness of its impacts, and support the wellbeing of first responders and their families.