The perfect Monday blend. We encourage our first responders to drop in on the last Monday of each month, 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 local social activities planned for the coming months, and
Grilld is part of the "Local Matters Campaign" which will be fundraising for Fortem for the month of August. To celebrate this campaign, Grill'd will be hosting a trivia and dinner night, free for first responder families as part of Fortem's mental health and wellbeing services. Each attendee will receive a token to vote for
The perfect blend - coffee with friends. We encourage our first responders to drop in on the last Tuesday of each month, 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 local social activities planned for the
In this workshop you'll learn two beautiful crafts in one go. Immerse yourself in the beautiful art form of Kokedama as you create your very own hand wrapped Japanese Moss Ball and then learn the relaxing art of Macram├® as we hand knot a decorative hanger to display your beautiful Kokedama creation. This free wellbeing
Test your strength as you climb the walls and push your limits! You can choose to do rock climbing or, if you're over 18 and want the added challenge of bouldering, come and join us for this activity. This is suitable for all skill levels as you can climb at your own pace. Participants under
Enjoy delicious burgers and some friendly rivalry as teams battle it out in a game of wits. This is a great chance to challenge yourself and maybe learn something new! As part of the "Local Matters Campaign", Grill'd will be fundraising for Fortem in their Charlestown Store for the entire month of August! This free
Come along for a midweek night of wintery laughs. A selection of local and international comedians with First Responder backgrounds will be on stage to lighten your week. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve here). Register yourself, and up to one other adult (your partner, family member,
Join us for a fun paintball challenge! Teams will be mixed up a head of time to assist with ages and fitness levels. Participants will need to work in teams and collaborate to find their strengths to win the challenge. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve here).
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour is tearing down the highway to bring the best of the fest to Merimbula! Enjoy a massive night of laughs with a huge and hilarious line up of comedians live on stage. Suitable for adults only. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we
Grab the kids (and maybe a partner) and come along for our family bootcamp in the park! Our sessions are a workout for the whole family. We guarantee it will bring out your inner child and quite possibly your competitive side. This sessions incorporate, team building, coordination, balance, circuit style workouts with a variety of
Fortem will be supporting R U OK? to remind everyone to ask someone, ÔÇÿare you OK?' because a conversation could change a life. You can make a difference when someone in your world is struggling with life's ups and downs by helping them feel connected and supported, no matter what they might be facing. First
To celebrate R U OK? Day, Come along and share in a fun and unique outdoor adventure with your a family member, work colleague or mate and cruise the open water with an experienced operator and set your sights on Whale Watching. The cruise goes for approximately 90 minutes. R U OK? Day is a
Join us for a Wood Burning class where you'll learn how to design, burn and oil your cheeseboard! It doesn't matter if you've never burnt before. This 2hr DIY workshop is beginner-friendly and makes for a fun activity to do with friends, family or solo. The timber, handles, oiling, stencils, pencils, rubbers, and burning tools
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our seaside coffee location and grab a take-away or stay and chat with other members of the first responder community, with the ocean as our backdrop (how lucky are we!). You can come and go at any point. A great way to start your
This is an activity for those who have always wanted to get out on the water and learn how to sail. This Yacht Club has kindly offered to take first responders and teach them/give them an experience of how to sail. So come and register for this event to be with other first responders who
Walk, jog, or trudge 20km with us for a good cause. Be part of Walking Off The War Within in Darwin and help fight depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Join other Emergency Service Personnel, Defence Force Personnel and members of the public to walk in memory of Nathan Shanahan, a returned soldier and firefighter, and
This guided tour is the perfect marine experience, an unforgettable kayak to Australia's most easterly point. You might see wild bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales and three species of sea turtle. This tour is the perfect combination of education, adventure and fun. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve
Come and join our private 1.5-hour beginners' class in archery. No experience is necessary and all equipment provided. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve here). Register yourself, and up to one other adult or teenager (your partner, family member, or someone from your inner circle). Encourage a
Tenpin bowling offers great physical, mental and social benefits for everyone. Open to individuals, couples, families and colleagues. Fine-tune your skills and get striking! 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,
The legends at Bunnings have got some awesome workshops coming up including a fun plant and pot art workshop in September! These workshops will target both practical home maintenance skills such as using tools, painting and basic handyman work, as well as art and creative skills. Workshops are hosted by trades and creators who work
Join us during these school holidays for a fun and creative morning. Learn a new skill at this exciting workshop and create your very own resin cheeseboard artwork. 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
Come along and join us during the school holidays for a 3km social walk on a paved walking track. Bring the kids along with their scooters, or bikes and helmets and enjoy the morning sunshine. Afterwards join us a cafe near Riverway and enjoy a cuppa together. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
We are thrilled to announce a special Family Day for our First Responders and their families during the September school holidays. The main activity focuses on an exciting outdoor adventure where kids look for clues in a historic and heritage-listed CBD garden. This engaging activity will have the kids embark on a thrilling quest of
Spend your Saturday morning learning how to perfect a lemon cheesecake with just enough zest and just enough cream - this one will be sure to tantalize your tastebuds. This virtual class has been designed to give participants and their families the opportunity to come together in a one-off class. This online activity is accessed
Combine your love of American style smoking and BBQ cooking in this fun, hands-on class where you'll learn about BBQ techniques from Texas to Memphis to Carolina and Kansas. You will be shown tips on rubs, timing, and temperatures and of course the perfect accompaniments Explore techniques such as smoking with charcoal and the low
The biggest regional fun run Australia has seen is coming to your town soon. Games, giveaways, photographers, foam machines and more. Along the journey, you'll be showered in colour, dowsed in bubbles, and you'll take away memories that last a lifetime. Colour Frenzy is a non-compete, fun run that welcomes all ages, all abilities and
This school holiday workshop, you will create your own mosaic masterpiece. No experience is necessary, you will be guided as you create your own beautiful artwork on a pot to take home! All required materials are provided. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve here). Register yourself, and
Discover how to create your very own masterpiece on the wheel by joining this pottery class. During this 2-hour guided class held in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, you'll learn how to turn chunks of clay into 2-4 beautiful pieces consisting of bowls, cups, vases or dishes. You'll then get to choose your favourite piece
Come along and join other members of the first responder community in this guided meditation experience. We hope to have you walk away feeling better and more centred than when you arrived. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve here). Register yourself, and up to one other adult
Are you feeling brave? join us for a guided tour as we explore the darker side of the Fremantle story at night on an eerie tour by torchlight. Cringe and be fascinated at some of the history. A tour not for the faint hearted. Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+). This experience involves
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 here). Register
When the sun goes down, Night Fest comes to life. Experience a magical night as this floral feast is transformed into an illuminated playground. Featuring live music, relaxation and meditation sessions, interactive displays and activities for the whole family. Explore all the after-dark magic as this year's Floriade Night Fest kicks off to celebrate Spring
Come along and join us for an evening of ten-pin bowling and refreshments at a local bowling alley. The sport of tenpin bowling provides physical and mental health benefits through exercise and social interaction. It is a skill-based sport that promotes ongoing progression opportunities, with a focus on general fitness, movement, and targeting skills, whilst
First responder families, lace up your sneakers and join us for either a 5km walk, run or jog around a flat and tranquil Parkrun located in an inner-western suburb approximately 5-10 kms from Melbourne's CBD. It's an opportunity to exercise first thing on a Saturday morning, spend quality time with your family or colleagues, and
Colour Frenzy is here! Walk, jog, run, skip or crawl through this year's fun run. You'll go through 5 colour stations, foam machines, obstacles and more. Colour Frenzy is open to all ages, it's completely self-paced and untimed. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve here). Register yourself,