Meet the Team: Anthony Ferro
Meet Anthony, one of Fortem’s Career Management Specialists and former Senior Sergeant Officer in Charge for the QLD Police Service.
Megan Taylor
Posts by Megan Taylor
Fortem tenders submission to Senate Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience
Fortem made a submission emphasising the need to support the mental health and wellbeing of the disaster response and recovery workforce – Australia’s first responders.
Beyond Brave: Posttraumatic Growth with Jane Shakespeare-Finch
Starting her research with emergency service personnel more than 25 years ago, Jane continues to work with emergency services in the promotion of positive post-trauma outcomes.
Where are they now? Meet former first responder Gordon
After facing compulsory retirement at age 60, Gordon wanted to keep working and contributing to the community.
Thank a First Responder Day: a Gift From Blue Light Card
To show our appreciation and celebrate the upcoming Thank A First Responder Day, Fortem has partnered with Blue Light Card to give you a FREE 2-year membership!
Fortem welcomes new Advisory Board Chair, Michael Willing APM
We are delighted to announce a significant development within Fortem Australia – the appointment of a new Advisory Board Chair.
Fortem discusses paramedic wellbeing in ‘RESPONSE’ Magazine
We feel honoured to be featured in the Australasian College of Paramedicine ‘RESPONSE’ Magazine special 50-year anniversary edition.
Is 50 too old for a new career?
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.
Media release: Fortem launches in Ballina to support first responders and their families
Fortem today formally launched its services for first responders and their families in the Lismore, Ballina, and Byron Bay area.
Media release: Fortem launches in Perth to support first responders in WA
Fortem has launched its services for more than 50,000 first responders across the Western Australian region.
We’ve supported 10,000 first responders… and counting!
We have just reached a milestone… Since launching in 2019, we have supported 10,000 first responders and their families!
A Valentine’s Day gift for first responder 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.