ARTISTS BAND TOGETHER FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
There are 370,000 emergency service workers in Australia. They are the people you hope you never need, but who show up in our darkest moments. They are trained and ready
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Retired Police Officer Embarks on 14-Day Mountain Climb to Conquer PTSD and Raise Awareness for First Responders.
Craig Whalan, a retired senior constable from NSW, is embarking on an extraordinary journey, tackling 14 Mountains in 14 Days across New South Wales to raise awareness and funds for
Fortem Australia Named Fujitsu Australia’s Charity Partner for 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open Golf Tournament.
Fortem Australia is excited to announce its selection as Fujitsu Australia’s official charity partner for the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open Golf Tournament, taking place from November 28 to December
Fortem Australia Partners with Queensland Police Service to Deliver Innovative Career Management Support.
Fortem Australia, the nation’s leading support organisation for first responders and their families, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Queensland Police Service. This partnership aims to provide
Fortem Australia Wins VESPIIA’s Transition Program of the Year Award
Fortem Australia has been honoured with the prestigious Transition Program of the Year award by VESPIIA, recognising the outstanding impact of its Career Management Program. This accolade highlights Fortem’s commitment
Empowering Families: receive your free copy of ‘It’s Just Work Stuff’.
A compassionate guide for explaining and understanding PTSD with children of first responders. By Stewart Williams. Register below to go in the running to receive one of 200 copies of
Fortem Australia partners with NSW Ambulance to offer comprehensive Career Management Program
31 July 2024 Fortem Australia, the nation’s leading mental health and wellbeing support organisation for first responders and their families, proudly announces a partnership with NSW Ambulance to deliver a
Meet the Team: Jordan Sitaram
Our employees are the driving force behind what we do at Fortem. Throughout our Meet the Team series you can get to know the passionate individuals who are steering our
Two NSW Firefighters lose their lives in the line of duty in a single day
NSW Fire and Rescue, NSW Rural Fire Service, and the wider community are in mourning today following the loss of two firefighters in separate incidents yesterday. The same day we
Urgent Call to Strengthen Support for Exhausted First Responders
Australia has never asked more of first responders. Frankly, they are exhausted. The severe start to this year’s bushfire season is compounded by enduring trauma from the Black Summer fires,
Meet the Team: Michelle Edgar
Michelle Edgar has served in the NSW Police Force for 27 years and is now Director of Career Management at Fortem Australia, working with a dedicated team who provide 1:1 career support to first responders.
Fortem Australia and the Second National Action Plan: A Resilient Path Forward for Australia’s First Responders
As firefighters face extreme danger on the frontlines of devastating bushfires, Fortem Australia welcomes the commitment of the National Emergency Management Agency to implement the ‘Second National Action Plan.