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4 activities,Held at the Fortem Wellbeing Hub onsite gym, these daily open gym sessions are perfect for strength and conditioning and the gym is tailored for first responders of all fitness levels. Whether you're new to training or looking to enhance your performance, each session offers all the gym equipment you need with bodyweight exercises to
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Enjoy a day strolling the Gorge Wildlife Park - A perfect way to start the school holidays! See all your favorite animals such as Dingoes, Tasmanian Devils, Wombats, Echidnas, Fruit bats, Ghost bats, Bilby and more! Walk amongst the kangaroos and wallabies and of course get up close to the koalas. This free wellbeing activity
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DIY Slime Lab – Get Ready for Squishy, Gooey Fun! Step into our Slime Lab and become a slime scientist for the day! In this hands-on workshop, kids will mix, stretch, and squish their very own batch of slime, experimenting with colours, glitter, and textures to make it truly unique. From ooey-gooey to super stretchy,
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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.
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Come along for a fun morning of Koalas and their furry friends! Let's take a tour of the Koala Sanctuary and get to know the animals that call The Koala Sanctuary home. You will learn about each species as well as see demonstrations involving various animals at the sanctuary. This tour is fun for young
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Come and have some family fun of a different kind. Join other first responders and their families at Paintball. All equipment and 200 paint ball rounds are provided. 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
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Come for a coffee in Bondi! Join local first responders and their families for a social catch up and a coffee on 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. All Fortem wellbeing activities are
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Kids will learn how to roll their own fresh, colourful sushi with fun, kid-friendly fillings in this tasty, hands-on workshop that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! 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
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Join together with other first responders and their families for a friendly competition with other participants and enjoy a couple of games of laser tag. Stay for a drink afterwards and share the experience and fun of the game. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself,
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Join us for a creative afternoon painting ceramics with other first responders and their families. Whether you're building your mug collection, creating a gift for another or simply need the mental break, this activity is perfect for the whole family! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY'S are coming! Bring the kids, partner or come alone and learn the art of creating a miniature garden within an enclosed ecosystem. We are building terrariums! 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
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Join us this school holidays at Gumbuya World for a day of adventure and loads of fun. Gain access to the Wildlife Trail, immerse yourself amongst the native and endangered animals and live shows, and get your adrenaline pumping with access to the Rides Park, with fun-size rides for the little explorers too. This day
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Immerse yourself in the history and world-class facilities of the MCG, as you go behind-the-scenes to gain an insight into Melbourne's sporting culture, while exploring one of the world's most iconic stadiums. Note: tour will take place 1 week after the AFL grand final (which is held at the MCG). This free wellbeing activity is
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Join other First Responders and their families for some ice-skating fun this school holidays. Come along, pop on some ice skates and let's have a great time! Whether you're a novice or the next 'Torvill & Dean' (if you don't know them look them up), everyone is welcome! NOTE: Ice skates are provided. All you
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Join us at one of the North Australian Festival of Arts most anticipated events - Elements of Freestyle. Where street meets stage, experience urban arts and extreme sports like never before. In a spectacular fusion of breakdance, inline skating, skateboarding, freestyle basketball, BMX and freerunning, the audience discovers the artistry behind these incredible tricks. This
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Drop into the Wellbeing Hub these school holidays for a relaxed craft session perfect for curious little creators! We’ll have a big table full of all sorts of colourful materials, from paper and paints to beads, fabrics, and more. There’s no set project – kids can let their imaginations run wild and make whatever their |
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Mental Health Day community event being held in across the Fortem Wellbeing Hub Studio and Read Park. Register for a complimentary refreshment voucher for the event. Wellbeing activities and entertainment includes food trucks, music, face painting, build-a-bear, bubbles, stalls. Also join us in Celebrating Fortem's Birthday. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families
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DIY puppet making and mini play – create, imagine, perform! Join us for a fun-filled workshop where kids become both makers and performers! First, they’ll design and decorate their very own puppets using colourful fabrics, felt, googly eyes, and plenty of imagination. Once the puppets are ready, the group will team up to create a
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Unwind with us in a meditative experience using the healing and transformational power of sound to help soothe and regulate your nervous system. All experience levels are welcome, and you will be posted a massage cork ball for the activity. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register
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Tenpin bowling is a unique activity that everyone can enjoy from 3 to 103 years old and any ability. Come along and join us for an evening of ten pin bowling and pizza in Scarborough. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one
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Unwind with us in a meditative experience that uses 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 to two children. All
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Bring the family and enjoy a morning of adventure at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Wander through lush grounds, meet native animals up close, and share the experience with fellow first responders and their loved ones. Children under 3 enter free – please register everyone aged 3 and up. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
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Cubetown brings the best active gaming to Perth – a challenging interactive experience that tests your physical agility and quick thinking. Play as a team or go head-to-head in the exclusively designed games. The exciting game rooms are designed for kids 6+ and kids at heart offering thrilling challenges, epic battles, and just pure fun.
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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. Learn how to draw in detail a variety of fruits, then learn how to blend soft pastels. *Please note the website time is show in Perth
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Dive into nature with our fun workshop learning how to make your very own Kokedama's. Great for adults and kids, this Japanese art involves wrapping and binding plants in moss and string, transforming plants into mini works of art to take home. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we
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Join fellow first responders and their families for a wild day out at the reptile zoo! Get up close with fascinating reptiles, learn about their habitats, and enjoy a unique hands-on experience in great company. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one
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Glide across the top of Australia's largest single aquarium in AQWA's custom glass bottom boat! Enjoy a unique bird's eye view and expert commentary by our Ocean Guide as giant sharks, stingrays and turtles swim beneath you. This experience is for ages 4 and above only. AQWA Entry is included! This free wellbeing activity is
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School Holiday Archery Tag! Join other first responder families in a game of Archery Tag, it's a great opportunity to get out in the sunshine and take your opponent's down with a bow and SAFE arrow. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to
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Join us for a magical outdoor adventure! Kids will head into the park to discover and collect beautiful flowers and leaves, then press them to create their very own spring-inspired cards. This hands-on workshop combines nature exploration, creativity and a little bit of science, resulting in unique keepsakes they can give to friends and family.
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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.
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Immerse yourself in this multi-sensory concert experience that features the music of both Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, performed by a live ensemble under the warm glow of candlelight. 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.
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Get hooked on fishing! Learn the rules, the secrets and all the fishing basics. How to cast, knot tie, bait and rig will all be explained in this workshop before heading out to throw a line in the water. All fishing equipment, bait and lunch is provided on the day. This free wellbeing activity is for
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Drop into the Wellbeing Hub these school holidays for a relaxed craft session perfect for curious little creators! We’ll have a big table full of all sorts of colourful materials, from paper and paints to beads, fabrics, and more. There’s no set project – kids can let their imaginations run wild and make whatever their
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Join us for Friday morning barefoot bowls in Fannie Bay. Whether you're a seasoned bowls professional or just want to give something new a go, you are welcome for a social bowls session. Children are welcome at this event but please ensure they are supervised by adults at all times. This free wellbeing activity is
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Come along and try our 90-minute Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class to learn skilled techniques for self-defence. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaches you to overcome the size and strength of your opponent with correct leverage and technique. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one
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This monthly playgroup is for first responder families with young children. Socialise and have a coffee on us while the kids play in the park and create some great bonds and friendships with other local first responder families in a safe space. This week's activities include sensory play and story time. This free wellbeing activity
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Join fellow first responders and their families for a fun day at the alpaca farm! Meet, feed, and snap photos with the alpacas while enjoying the peaceful surrounds and great company. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult and up
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Join us and get spookily creative at this Bunnings and Fortem art and crafts workshop where we will create spooky doormats. 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 4 and over. All Fortem Wellbeing
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Aftermath Webinar- Rebuilding Strength, Restoring Hope The Aftermath webinar is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of the impacts that can follow periods of responding to natural or man-made disasters. It is one of several resources developed by Fortem to support first responders involved in disaster response. We recognise that emergency service workers, and others who
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Aftermath Webinar- Rebuilding Strength, Restoring Hope The Aftermath webinar is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of the impacts that can follow periods of responding to natural or man-made disasters. It is one of several resources developed by Fortem to support first responders involved in disaster response. We recognise that emergency service workers, and others who |
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Come and grab a coffee 'on the Fortem house”! Pop into this months selected coffee spot and grab a take-away coffee 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. A great way to start your day! First Responders
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Be guided through a selection of 12 different chocolates and 4 gelato and sorbet flavours, including where the ingredients are sources from as well as the artisan techniques used for the European Chocolatiers. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult
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Unwind with us in a meditative experience and 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 to two children. All
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Fortem's next online 8-week mindfulness-based skills group starts on Wednesday 17 October 2025 at 10am. This series of structured 2-hour sessions is led by Fortem’s Clinical Team of Kim and Mel and involves guided mindfulness exercises, discussions, and cognitive exercises aimed at recognising and challenging negative thinking patterns. Participants are also encouraged to practice mindfulness techniques
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Grab your family, your work team, your partner or partner-in-crime and let's have some lazertag fun! It will be a great evening for some family fun, a date night, or to vent some tension with the work team. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and
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Join us for a colourful, hands-on jewellery making workshop led by the talented Lisa from Little Zebra Arts. Known for the stunning 'paint pour' jewellery pieces, Little Zebra Arts will guide you step-by-step to create your very own wearable work of art. Choose your colours, get creative, and leave with a unique piece that’s all
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Bloom! Immersive light show – Joondalup Join us for a magical evening walk through Bloom Joondalup, exploring immersive lights shows with a creative twist. Discover hidden letters in your surroundings using photography. A fun, guided experience perfect for creating unique gifts and seeing the world in a whole new way. This free wellbeing activity is
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Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Bright Eyes Coffee, West End 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). All First Responders and their
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Join us at the gorgeous Lavendar bistro for a three-tiered morning high tea whilst the fragrant blooms of Lavendar delight your senses! Enjoy a cup of Lavendar tea with your treats while connecting to other first responders and their families. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register
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Paintbrushes at the ready. Bring out your inner Picasso with a bit of fun. This Paintbrushes and Sculptures session involves you selecting a sculpture and painting it in your own design; yes you get to take it home with you! This is a great way to paint away your worries of the week while our
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SkyHigh is situated less than an hour from the Melbourne CBD, on the uppermost reach of the Dandenong Ranges, amid cool ferny glades and lush towering native forests. Take in the majestic views, whilst enjoying scones with jam and cream; a must-do experience and relaxing way to spend your afternoon. This free wellbeing activity is
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Join Fortem volunteers Sally and Marie for a relaxed walk through the beautiful Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, followed by coffee on us and a friendly chat. 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
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Create your very own hand mould keepsake, all while connecting with fellow first responders in a fun and meaningful way. 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 10 and over. All Fortem Wellbeing Activities
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Spend a day at the Hahndorf farm barn! So much to do including; milk a cow, bottle feed baby lambs, cuddle baby rabbits and guinea pigs, hold baby chicks, wildlife shows, ride a pony and more! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to
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The perfect Monday blend. We encourage our First Responders to drop in or take five, have a laugh and connect with the local Fortem rep and other first responders. We can let you know a little about us and the social activities planned for the area over the coming months and how they can boost your well-being and broaden your
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Get creative and join us for a hands-on craft adventure where you'll build your very own custom serving tray! 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 and over. All Fortem Wellbeing Activities are
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Come and grab a coffee on the (Fortem) house". Pop into this months selected coffee spot 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 start
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Come for a coffee in Bondi! Join local first responders and their families for a social catch up and a coffee on 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. All Fortem wellbeing activities are
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Calling all first responders in the Illawarra, join us for an interagency Pizza lunch in Nowra! Come along to a casual lunch, get to know other first responders and meet your local Fortem representative. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other
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Join us for a fun bowling session! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while connecting with family, partners, and 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
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We encourage our first responders to drop in or take five, have a laugh, boost your well-being and connect with the local Fortem rep and other 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.
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Join us at our first Bowral Coffee Connect, together with Angels in Our Town, for a relaxed morning coffee, where we can enjoy good conversation 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
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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
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Come and grab a coffee 'on the Fortem house"! Pop into this months selected coffee spot and grab a take-away coffee 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
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Join our virtual bird house painting class. Everyone will receive a wooden birdhouse to paint, and we will see who can create the most unique design. 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
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Join us for our monthly coffee catch-up on the (Fortem) house. Come and sip a hot (or iced) beverage at the Foreshore Cafe. 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). All Fortem wellbeing activities
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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
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This award-winning farm delivers a unique experience for lovers of family fun, nature, health and well-being. This guided tour includes a fully guided plantation safari, tasting show, wildlife-spotting cruise, fauna park, and Aussie bush tucker experience. The kids will love it but this is a family experience that can be enjoyed by all. This free
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The GIANTS are saying thanks to our Fortem community with more FREE tickets! The GIANTS AFL Women’s Season is finishing up at Henson Park, Marrickville and they are thanking those who are frontliners, volunteers and GIANTS members - Let's support them! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
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