Thank a First Responder Day | Melbourne

Thank a First Responder Day

First Responders, join us to celebrate Thank a First Responder Day, where we thank you on behalf of the community, for dedicating your lives to helping others and keeping us safe.

First Responders can start the morning with lawn bowls held over 2 hours within the CBD. Get a team of four together for a fun game whilst meeting new people and learning the skill of lawn bowls.

Afterwards, enjoy freshly made hamburgers (vegetarian and gluten free options available), with tea, coffee and cold drinks generously provided by Rapid Relief.

Even if first responders are not participating in the lawn bowls, they can still come and enjoy something to eat and meet others.

Following lunch, there will be a formal presentation and acknowledgement of TAFRD with a 15min wellbeing presentation.

This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve here). Register yourself, and up to one other adult and up to two children (your partner, children, family members, or someone from your inner circle). Encourage a first responder colleague to register too, or make connections on the day.

All Fortem Wellbeing Activities are underpinned by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing — a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to our overall mental fitness. This model by our partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is based on widely researched, effective strategies for improving mental health and wellbeing, and forms the foundation of all Fortem Australia events, programs, and activities.

Please register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Note, registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

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