|
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
Sunday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 activity,
Join us at Mind Body Lounge for an exclusive open session this March, available only to WAPOL and your immediate family. This limited opportunity invites you to register your interest to gain full access at a time that suits your convenience, with limited days, times, and spaces available. Experience a premium wellness journey where cutting-edge
Free
|
2 activities,
-
Build and paint a 3D model sailing boat. Over the course of two classes, we will build and paint 'The good ship Fortem'. 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 8 and over. All
Free
|
4 activities,
Join us at Mind Body Lounge for an exclusive open session this April, available only to ST JOHNS and your immediate family. This limited opportunity invites you to register your interest to gain full access at a time that suits your convenience, with limited days, times, and spaces available. Experience a premium wellness journey where
Free
-
Treat the family or your emergency services mates to the view and a free cuppa at The Waterfront Cafe and get to know others working in emergency services over a coffee, tea, or chai. Stop in and pick up a takeaway if you can't stay and chat. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Free
-
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house." Pop into Good Morning Coffee Trader - Hermit Park 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 10am to 12pm (drop in at any point). All first responders
Free
-
Join us in painting Easter Garden Gnomes. Give a personalised gift from the easter bunny or hide in the garden amongst the eggs. 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 5 and over. All
Free
|
1 activity, |
1 activity, |
1 activity, |
1 activity, |
1 activity, |
2 activities,
-
Grab your swimmers and join us for a half day of fun at Ballina Waterslides. Pools and slides suitable for all ages plus BBQ. 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. All Fortem wellbeing activities are underpinned by
Free
|
3 activities,
-
Get creative with our clay animal crafting activity, where participants can shape, sculpt, and personalise their own animal creations. This hands-on session encourages relaxation, creativity, and connection, offering a fun and mindful way to unwind while exploring imagination and self-expression. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself,
Free
-
Get creative with our clay animal crafting activity, where participants can shape, sculpt their own animal creations. This hands-on session encourages relaxation, creativity, and connection, offering a fun and mindful way to unwind while exploring imagination and self-expression. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up
Free
|
3 activities,
-
Join us for an acrobatic circus workshop filled with fun, laughter and flips. Please note each child must be accompanied by one adult throughout the workshop. 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. All Fortem wellbeing activities are
Free
-
Fortem is offering first responders and their families the opportunity to attend an online 8-week mindfulness-based skills group starting Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 11am. This online 8-week mindfulness group program is a series of structured 2-hour sessions led by Fortem’s clinical team. The sessions involve guided mindfulness exercises, discussions, and cognitive exercises aimed at
Free
|
1 activity, |
3 activities,
-
Join us for a morning at the Hologram Zoo in Gateway Extra! In this holographic adventure you will travel accross africa, visiting the beautiful, yet arid african landscape. This experience is certainly not one to miss! You can take a swim down the african river, where elephants spray you with water... Make sure you watch
Free
-
Glow in the dark paint splatter - Easter holidays with Fortem! Keep the kids busy these Easter holidays with a colourful, active, and creative adventure at Whimsical Intent! Kids will explore all the fun ways to splatter paint - throw it, flick it, and spray it! Each child receives a take-home carry box to safely bring
Free
|
2 activities,
-
Join us for an action-packed morning at the Aqua Park. Conquer the inflatables, share some laughs, and finish the day with a delicious BBQ sizzle by the water. Any participants on the Aqua Park under 7 years of age need to have an adult with them. Lifeguards will be present and patrolling the area and
Free
|
1 activity, |
3 activities,
-
In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to create unique wall art using different textures like plaster, paint, and natural elements. Perfect for the family wanting to get creative! 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.
Free
-
Calling all child artists (4-19yo)! Join our class and get started on your Young Voices Art Showcase competition submission for Thank a First Responder Day. Be in it to win it! 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
Free
|
6 activities,
-
Unwind with a calming beaded keyring activity for all ages. Using string and beads we will create a beaded lizard keyring. This relaxed, hands-on activity supports focus and creativity while offering a peaceful moment to make something practical and meaningful. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself,
Free
-
Unwind with a calming beaded keyring activity for all ages. Using string and beads we will create a beaded lizard keyring. This relaxed, hands-on activity supports focus and creativity while offering a peaceful moment to make something practical and meaningful. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself,
Free
-
Craft and connect is a friendly, no-pressure space to bring your unfinished projects back to life. Settle in, stitch, glue, paint or make while chatting, laughing, and sharing ideas. Enjoy dedicated creative time, gentle motivation, and good company. Open to all crafts and abilities - just bring your project. This free wellbeing activity is for
Free
-
Craft and Connect is a friendly, no-pressure space to bring your unfinished projects back to life. Settle in, stitch, glue, paint or make while chatting, laughing, and sharing ideas. Enjoy dedicated creative time, gentle motivation, and good company. Open to all crafts and abilities - just bring your project. This free wellbeing activity is for
Free
-
Build and paint a 3D model tree house. Over the course of two classes, we will build and paint a wooden tree house. 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 8 and over. All
Free
|
1 activity, |
3 activities,
-
Bring the family or the whole station along to Ishmaels Cafe in Eden and get to know other folks in emergency services over a free coffee, tea, or chai. Pick up a takeaway cuppa if you can't stay and chat. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself,
Free
-
Join Fortem Volunteers Lewis and Steph and settle in at Elsewhere Deli in Bermagui to get to know other local first responders over a relaxing coffee, tea or chai. If you can't stay and chat, drop by to say hello and pick up a free takeaway cuppa. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Free
|
2 activities,
-
Come along and try meditation of a different kind. This Aerial Mediation class will see you melt away your worries of the week and slip into a restful calm state while safely reclined in your aerial sling. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to
Free
|
3 activities,
-
Take a break from the pressures of emergency services life and bring the family along to Magic Mountain to enjoy a fun day out for everyone from toddlers through to teens and thrill-seeking adults. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult
Free
-
This hands-on session offers a safe and creative way to release stress through physical activity and mindful expression. It is a fun and energising experience that promotes relaxation, connection, and a sense of release. 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
Free
|
2 activities,
-
Soothe your nervous system through sound. Unwind with us in a meditative experience. Experience the healing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system. 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
Free
|
3 activities,
-
Get up close with Australia’s amazing wildlife these school holidays — from koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, bettongs, and potoroos, to dingoes, native birds, water and forest birds, snakes, reptiles, and even the elusive echidna! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult
Free
-
Join our AMAZING opportunity to make Halloumi cheese, you can join a group of first responders in a glass of bubbles and a bucket of curds. 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 the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Created
Free
|
4 activities,
-
Join us for a relaxed morning coffee at Dawn Café in Ocean Grove, where we can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and connect with fellow first responders. 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. All Fortem wellbeing activities are
Free
-
Join our Cross Stitch Workshop and discover the joy of creating beautiful, hand-stitched designs. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this guided session covers basic techniques and pattern reading. Relax, unwind, and leave with a charming handmade piece and the confidence to keep stitching at home. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Free
-
Join our Cross Stitch Workshop and discover the joy of creating beautiful, hand-stitched designs. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this guided session covers basic techniques and pattern reading. Relax, unwind, and leave with a charming handmade piece and the confidence to keep stitching at home. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Free
|
2 activities,
-
Join us for our monthly coffee catch-up on the (Fortem) house. Come and sip a hot (or iced) beverage, amongst the beautiful Nightcliff 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, and
Free
|
1 activity, |
1 activity, |
2 activities,
-
This group surf experience will get 1st timers safely up and onto their first wave before they have time to worry about falling off. Designed for our first responders and their families to give surfing a try or to develop new skills we promise to give you an authentic taste of surfing, useful safety information
Free
|
1 activity, |
2 activities,
-
Unwind with an easygoing session of jigsaw puzzles, good company, and some popcorn! This low-key activity is all about connection, fun, and switching off. No pressure, no pieces missing (hopefully) Just a puzzle for us to put back together. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and
Free
|
1 activity, |
1 activity, |
5 activities,
Join us at Mind Body Lounge for an exclusive open session this May, available only to DFES and your immediate family. This limited opportunity invites you to register your interest to gain full access at a time that suits your convenience, with limited days, times, and spaces available. Experience a premium wellness journey where cutting-edge
Free
Join us at Mind Body Lounge! Register your interest and experience a rejuvenating journey at Mind Body Lounge, where cutting-edge wellness meets total relaxation. Enjoy an exclusive session featuring cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, brain tap, and our luxurious massage chairs, along with compression boots and the empowering 20FIT training experience. Discover what it
Free
-
Unwind in a truly unique workshop. Experience the healing, transformational power of sound as gentle vibrations soothe your nervous system, made even more special by the calming presence of animals. All experience levels are welcome for this heart-opening, meditative journey of connection, sound, and serenity. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check
Free
-
Enjoy delicious woodfired pizzas and friendly rivalry as teams of four to eight players battle it out in a game of wits to determine who are the smartest first responders in the Bega Valley! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult and
Free
-
Unleash your adventurous spirit through the thrill of axe throwing in state-of-the-art facilities. Learn to throw an axe and play a range of fun and challenging games designed to work your mind and body and relieve stress. 18+ activity. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and
Free
|
3 activities,
-
Spend the afternoon making memories! Pick sunflowers and snap photos in the sunshine with your family or first responder friends in a field of sunflowers. 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. All Fortem wellbeing activities are underpinned
Free
|
