Be Active

Join us at the Wellbeing Hub on 29th October for a Halloween Decoration Craft Session! Fun for all ages, you'll create spooky-themed decorations to take home. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Unleash your creativity and get into the Halloween spirit! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we

Bring along your creative side to our new art series sessions! In this session you will use coloured card to create beautiful flower origami's. Led by our amazing art teacher Lisa, bring your friends and family along to enjoy an afternoon of artistic expression. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out

Join us for a relaxing Zentangling workshop or how I like to call it ‘mindful doodling’. No experience needed – just a willingness to slow down and create. All materials are provided, including a take-home art journal ready to be filled with your amazing doodles. Discover simple mindfulness techniques through pattern drawing and leave feeling

Step into the Brisbane Planetarium for an immersive experience like no other. Recline beneath the vast dome, take in visual show of galaxies and stars cast above you and feel the deep resonance of gongs, the crystalline tones of singing bowls move through your body. These frequencies speak directly to your nervous system, calming the

Join other first responders and their families for some ice-skating fun. Come along, pop on some ice skates and let's have a great time, everyone is welcome! Ice skates are provided, and the centre staff will give you some helpful tips to get you started. All you need to bring is yourself and socks! Gloves are

Learn how to draw anything with confidence using a simple grid technique in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop. No experience needed! Explore creativity, reduce stress, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. All materials are provided – and you’ll leave with artwork you didn’t think you could create. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check

Step behind the scenes at the oval and discover its rich history from a new perspective. Explore areas usually off-limits to the public, including the interactive players’ race, and walk in the footsteps of cricketing and football greats. Visit the famous scoreboard and learn about the stories and moments that have shaped this iconic ground.

Get crafty with nature! Join us for a fun, feel-good session making pressed flower bookmarks – no experience needed. In this relaxing workshop we will go for a walk to find some flowers ready for pressing and I will go through how to press them. Afterwards we will create some bookmarks with something made earlier!

Turn old CDs into shimmering mosaic suncatchers in this fun and creative workshop. No experience needed – just bring your imagination! All materials are provided. You’ll leave with a sparkling, handmade piece of art that catches the light and lifts the mood. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we

Recharge your body and mind with a one-hour contrast recovery session. Enjoy full access to the sauna, hydrogen ice bath, and magnesium vitality pool designed to reduce stress, ease muscle tension, and support deep recovery. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one

Wander, pick, and create! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll go for a short walk and handpick fresh blooms and craft your own beautiful flower crown. No experience needed – just a love of nature and creativity. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave crowned with colour and calm. Feel free to also bring your own

Explore Kings Park with fresh eyes on this guided photography walk. Discover hidden letters in trees, shadows, and shapes as you photograph the alphabet in nature. No experience needed – just curiosity, creativity, and a phone or camera. A relaxing blend of mindfulness and play. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check

Experience the wellbeing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system. Unwind with us in a meditative experience. All experience levels are welcome. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult.  All Fortem wellbeing activities are underpinned by

First responder families, kick off your shoes and build up an appetite at our barefoot bowls and dinner afternoon. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy some friendly competition, and connect with fellow first responders and their families from various agencies. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we

Unwind with an easygoing evening of jigsaw puzzles, good company, and plenty of pizza! This low-key night is all about connection, fun, and switching off. No pressure, no pieces missing (hopefully) – just great vibes and a slice (or two) of relaxation. Drop in at any time between 5pm and 7pm. This free wellbeing activity

Snip, stick, and smile your way through this fun workshop where you'll craft bright, beautiful paper flowers – perfect as a gift for someone special (or to keep for yourself!). No experience needed, just a bit of creativity. All materials provided, and plenty of laughs along the way! This free wellbeing activity is for first

Snip, stick, and smile your way through this fun workshop where you'll craft bright, beautiful paper flowers – perfect as a gift for someone special (or to keep for yourself!). No experience needed, just a bit of creativity. All materials provided, and plenty of laughs along the way! This free wellbeing activity is for first

Let loose and get colourful in this playful, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind abstract artwork using paint pouring techniques. No experience needed – just go with the flow! All materials provided, and you’ll leave with a vibrant canvas to take home and proudly display. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder

Enjoy an afternoon barefoot on the green learning the art of lawn bowls while getting to know other local first responder families. Suitable for all ages or fitness levels and a quick lesson will help everyone get the bowl rolling. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself,

Come along for a day on the water with our own private Fortem Stand-Up Paddle Board hire and lesson session. Learn a few skills on the SUP and then enjoy some fun on the water. It's the perfect weather for it. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).

Experience the wellbeing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system. Unwind with us in a meditative experience. All experience levels are welcome. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult and up to two children aged 12