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Our wellbeing framework

Our programs are underpinned by The 5 Ways to Wellbeing: a set of practical lifestyle habits to help us be mentally fit.

The 5 Ways To Wellbeing are integrated into all our activities, events, and programs  so that first responder families discover the benefits of incorporating simple, sustainable lifestyle changes into their days.

This evidence-based model is an effective strategy to improve mental health and wellbeing, based on substantial research.

Fortem Australia is an official partner of The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s 5 Ways to Wellbeing.

Connect

Connect

Humans are wired for connection. Forming and strengthening bonds with loved ones and mates is an important part of the path to mental fitness, and can take a protective role in maintaining wellbeing through increased feelings of joy, security, belonging, and self-worth.

Be Active

Move

Being active contributes to overall wellbeing and aids in quicker recovery from physical and mental stress. Movement plays a major role in maintaining mental fitness by helping us to cope with challenges, increasing energy and confidence, improving mood, and enhancing quality of sleep.

Keep Learning

Learn

The adult brain is capable of rewiring itself. Challenging our minds with new skills, approaches, and information can increase our knowledge and improve strategic thinking skills, building confidence, sense of purpose, and capacity to recover from challenge and stress.

Be Present

Be

Being in the present moment is a great way to gain perspective, improve response and recovery times, and reduce stress. Presence of mind (‘mindfulness’) has a range of benefits in building mental fitness including greater self-awareness, increased adaptability, and the ability to better recognise how and when to seek help.

Help Others

Give

Acts of kindness help us to build connections and strengthen support networks, in addition to increasing confidence and the ability to cope with challenges and change. Altruistic behaviour releases endorphins, and boosts happiness for ourselves as well as the people we help.

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