DID SOMEONE SAY CAKE!!!??? Come and help us celebrate Fortem's 5th Anniversary. Free Coffee and cake will be on offer from 10am-12pm at the Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club. All First Responders and their families are welcome. Bring a friend and spread the word! The more the merrier! This free wellbeing activity is for first
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Fat Dogz Cafe in Currajong 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 your
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
See one of Perth’s caves and experience an underground wonderland full of natural cave decorations such as stalagmites, helictites, columns and shawls throughout this 'stream cave'. During the guided walk you will discover the cave’s history, geology and the ecosystem that lies within. Yonderup Cave’s constant temperature of approximately 18 degrees Celsius makes this tour a comfortable all-year-round experience. Yonderup Cave
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. Street Food is delicious, comforting, and new to our dinner cooking class series. This virtual class series has been designed to give participants and their
Come and move your body in water and feel amazing for it. This class is intended to be both relaxing and invigorating with you being able to choose how relaxed or intense you would like the session to be. The water is soothing as it removes pressure for your joints and provides gentle resistance for
Start your mid-week morning right with a walk up the JCU stairs walking track. 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 kids welcome. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who
Art and Craft 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. Working with clay has been shown to have numerous mental
Join us for an afternoon cupper on the (Fortem) house at the beautiful Foreshore Cafe. Great conversation and coffee go hand in hand - and it will be waiting for you at our coffee catch up in October! No need to register, come down on the day between 1:30pm and 3pm. This free wellbeing activity
Enjoy delicious woodfired pizzas and some friendly rivalry as teams of six 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
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
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
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
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 social
Release your inner abstract artist and let your creativity go wild in this 90-minute beginner's workshop in Little Mountain. You will be guided step-by-step to create your own masterpiece and explore and grow your creative skills in a supportive, fun environment. No art skills required and all materials included. This free wellbeing activity is for
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our 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 your
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
Row row row your boat. Take in the sights of the Gold Coast from the water with our Kayaking on the Gold Coast Tour! Spend a wonderful morning on the water with our own friendly Kayaking tour guide and a group of other friendly first responders. What a way to spend a Monday morning! This
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
Bring the family and your emergency services mates along and get to know other first responders over a coffee, tea, smoothie or chai. 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
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,
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 morning. This free wellbeing activity is
Enjoy some friendly rivalry as teams battle it out in a game of wits to determine who are the smartest first responders in Australia with Fortem's Virtual Trivia Night! 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,
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 a delightful time featuring a coloring session followed by a screening of "Paddington." Start with a creative and fun coloring activity, perfect for families and children, before enjoying a heartwarming movie together. This event is a wonderful opportunity to bond with your partner, family, and fellow local first responders while engaging in
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
Stop by an Eden cafe and get to know other local first responders over a relaxing coffee, tea or chai. You can always drop by and pick up a free 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, and up
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 move your body in water and feel amazing for it. This class is intended to be both relaxing and invigorating with you being able to choose how relaxed or intense you would like the session to be. The water is soothing as it removes pressure for your joints and provides gentle resistance for
Get a behind the scenes tour to better understand what it takes to care for and rehabilitate wildlife. Also learn what to do if you were to come across injured wildlife. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult and up
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 picking your own sun-ripened fresh berries straight from the plant or bush. 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 the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Created by our
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
Join us for a refreshing day with a walk around Lake Burley Griffin. The mostly flat terrain, and scenic views make this walk family-friendly and accessible for all skill levels. We’ll kick off the day with a meetup at 9:30am at "On-Lake Café," where we can enjoy a coffee to energise us before we start
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
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
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 social
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).
Join Fortem and Fujitsu Australia for a spectacular day of golf at the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open, played again in the world first format, of men, women and all abilities alongside each other. As our valued guest, you will have full access to the course and enjoy a prime seat in our exclusive Fujitsu
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
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,
Join us for a relaxed morning coffee (tea, or hot chocolate) by the lake, where we can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and connect with fellow first responders. Grab a coffee “on the house” at the on-lake cafe and either take it to go as you stroll by the water or stick around for a chat
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
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 restful yoga class that starts with some slow gentle movement designed to release stress and tension from the body. We will then move into a mindfulness practice that will calm and settle your mind into a state of deep relaxation. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out
Enjoy some friendly rivalry as teams battle it out in a game of wits to determine who are the smartest first responders in Australia with Fortem's Virtual Trivia Night! 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,
Welcome in the wet season with a trip to Crocodylus Park. Entry for first responders and family on the (Fortem) house. Feel free to join Fortem staff or head off in your own group. 1.5 hours to explore the park - get to know some of our unbelievable native animals and experience others from across
Join us for a festive afternoon at our Christmas Skate & Sleigh! Bring the family and roll into the holiday season with laughter, music, and plenty of holiday cheer on the rink. Whether you're a skating expert or trying it for the first time, this joyful event is perfect for all. It’s a chance to
Craving a transformative experience that ignites your spirit and challenges your limits? Bring your sense of adventure and try indoor rock climbing at Climb Toowoomba, an inclusive environment where you can learn, grow and conquer the wall together. You don't have to have any experience with climbing as there will be qualified staff available to
