Come along, relax, reset and rejuvenate with this Restorative Experience. ALL experience levels are welcome. Restorative Yoga is gentle and calm with you holding gentle supported positions for periods of time, allowing your body to fully relax into the position. For centuries, yogis, traditional healers and wellness practitioners have been using the power of sound and
Our Goal. Empowering First Responders through the 14 Hike Challenge. At the heart of the 14 Hike Challenge lies a profound mission, to empower and support our invaluable first responders. Our goal is to establish this challenge as an annual tradition, a beacon of camaraderie, resilience, and wellness within the community of first responders. The
Time for some fun on the waves. This 1 hour surfing lesson is a chance to get into the ocean and learn the basic skills of surfing or if you've done it before a chance to improve your skills. Feel free to stay for a drink and light snack afterwards and share your experience with
Join us for a 45 minute barre and stretch class in the heart of Darwin City. Barre is an exercise based on ballet movements (don't worry, you don't need to have background in dance or even any coordination!) that incorporates a mix of cardio and strength for a whole body workout. This class will have
Join us by the lake for a refreshing Yoga session focused on relaxation, stress relief, and emotional resilience. Led by an expert instructor, you'll practice calming movements, breathwork, and mindfulness. Suitable for all levels, you'll gain practical tools to manage stress and stay balanced in daily life. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Pilates in the Park is a 45-minute mat Pilates session held as a virtual activity - you are free to log in and complete the activity in the park, at home, in the office or garden. The Fortem instructor will take you through the basic Pilates movements - including movements you can do at home,
Come and join us at Bunnings as we create our own wreath's. Unleash your creative side and design and decorate your own wreath using florals, greenery, lights or Christmas ornaments. 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
Come join us, knock over a few pins, share a laugh or two between strikes and engage in some competitive family fun. The sport of Ten Pin not only provides physical and mental health benefits through exercise and social interaction, but it is also inclusive, non-contact and all age members of the family can play.
Join us for this fun family friendly game of SUPA GOLF. A modified form of golf where the golf clubs have oversized heads and are made of plastic. Similarly, the ball is also oversized, softer and made of rubber plastic and iridescent in colour. The flight pattern of the ball is also very similar to
Art provides food for the soul. Each month we will dabble in a different type of beginner-friendly art mediums. Classes will offer opportunities to be expressive, focused and reflective. Fortem will post out art box kits to each person joining the class ahead of time. These classes are perfect if you're looking to boost at
Come and join us for a relaxed 90 minute paint class. No art experience required, just come along and have some fun. Our wonderful instructor will take you through the basics of creating your painting. We encourage you to stick around afterwards and mingle. Remember your wallet if you'd like to purchase any food or
Come along to de-stress from the world and look after your body by exploring the suite of recovery modalities to relieve tension, unlock sore muscles, relieve stress and optimise your body and mind. Be guided through the Infrared Sauna, Normatec Compression Therapy, Hot/Cold (Ice Bath) Hydrotherapy and Mobility Zone/Percussive Therapy. This free wellbeing activity is
Our Goal. Empowering First Responders through the 14 Hike Challenge. At the heart of the 14 Hike Challenge lies a profound mission, to empower and support our invaluable first responders. Our goal is to establish this challenge as an annual tradition, a beacon of camaraderie, resilience, and wellness within the community of first responders. The
Time for some fun on the waves. This 1 hour surfing lesson is a chance to get into the ocean and learn the basic skills of surfing or if you've done it before a chance to improve your skills. Feel free to stay for a drink and light snack afterwards and share your experience with
Join us in Fortem's newly created Street Food cooking classes, with the aim to build and develop new experiences and skills in cooking different cultural dishes from around the world. Mackerel rundown is a classic Jamaican dish featuring salted or pickled mackerel and a thick sauce made with coconut milk that has been boiled with
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Coffee Presto on Bowen Road in Roselea and grab a take-away OR stay and chat with other members of the First Responder Community. The Fortem Team will be there to greet you from 9am to 11am (drop in at any point). A great way to
Enjoy a tour of the latest exhibition at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, the North Queensland Ceramic Awards followed by a ceramics workshop with local ceramicist Natalie Ward. During the workshop, you will learn different techniques for creating patterns with coloured clay. Once you have made your coloured patterns, you will then hand-build up to three
Whether you are a reformer newbie or reformer ninja, you are welcome to join us for a Reformer Pilates Class at the beautiful (and brand new) Pure Pilates Studio in Coolalinga. The session will go for 45 minutes, with a focus on learning the reformer machine, stretching the muscles and classical Pilates strength and conditioning.
Come and join us for a family barbeque on Fortem (and a dip in the pool or a thrilling waterslide) to thank you all for the work you do for our community everyday. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or intolerances. Lunch and drinks (non-alcoholic) will be provided. Please bring along
Our Learn To Rest activity balances stress with deep relaxation, building resilience and maintaining health. You'll explore gentle movement, somatic tools for nervous system regulation, and restorative mindfulness meditation. This session helps calm your nervous system and provides the rest needed to integrate experiences and restore resilience. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Start your mid-week morning right with a walk along the gorgeous Strand. Meet us in front of Tobruk Pool at 7am and enjoy a relaxed walk along the waterfront. Any age group can come along to join, families and prams welcome. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
Our Goal. Empowering First Responders through the 14 Hike Challenge. At the heart of the 14 Hike Challenge lies a profound mission, to empower and support our invaluable first responders. Our goal is to establish this challenge as an annual tradition, a beacon of camaraderie, resilience, and wellness within the community of first responders. The
Join us for our monthly coffee catch-up on the (Fortem) house. Come and sip a hot (or iced) bevarage, amongst the beautiful Nighcliff foreshore setting. This is a casual event, so drop by any time! No need to register. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself,
Enjoy a wonderful family day of sporting entertainment on the final day of the ISPS HANDA Australian Open. Come and soak up the excitement of Australia’s most prestigious golf event at the beautiful Kingston Heath Golf Club. The 2024 event will showcase the innovative joint tournament format where you will see some of the finest
