RESOURCE LIBRARY
Fortem’s resources support first responders and their families. Browse these free downloadable resource guides to learn more about looking after your health and wellbeing. You can come back to them anytime, and you can also share them with a first responder family you know.
You can also boost your mental fitness and wellbeing by accessing Peak Fortem, our free Mental Fitness Online Toolkit with a range of techniques to assist you and your family. Presented in an an easy to understand format, with video and audio options, these are great ways to proactively work on your mental health in the way you work on your physical health.
This resource supports you to work out how to be in the world before, during and after a career transition – without the uniform or the first responder role.
In September 2021, Fortem Australia hosted a one-day online summit for leaders, staff, volunteers, families and communities connected to first responder and national security agencies.
In this document you will find video links to each speaker’s presentation.
Both first responders and their families can experience anxiety in some form. We have some helpful advice for dealing with uncertainty.
It’s well known that exercise can be used as a tool to improve wellbeing and help build mental fitness. We have advice to help you get started!
Incorporating daily exercise into your life doesn’t require specialised equipment or a gym… just use what you have, your body!
Resistance bands are an easy and affordable way to enhance and build your exercise routine as your fitness and confidence grows!
Social connection makes you feel supported and that you’re not alone. We share some tips on how to reconnect with the people around you.
It’s one of the best habits we can develop for mental fitness and wellbeing, so it’s time to try practising gratitude.
Adequate sleep is essential for good health. Here are 20 ideas for building healthy sleep habits that will enhance your wellbeing.
SUPPORT A FIRST RESPONDER WHO'S STRUGGLING
Families and friends, are usually the first to see the signs when a first responder is struggling. There are lots of ways you can support them through a tough time.
HOW (AND WHY) TO TALK ABOUT SUICIDE
HELPING CHILDREN THROUGH TRAUMA
Whether your child has experienced a trauma, is witnessing a loved one go through a challenge, or is going through loss, here are 20 ways to help them through it.
VALIDATE YOUR MATE
FAMILY RITUALS
Rituals add meaning and safety into your life, especially when your family is going through a tough time. Learn how to create rituals that can help.
CREATE A SELF-CARE PLAN
Self-care is about how you look after yourself. When you’re a support person or you’re under stress, having a self-care plan is more important than ever.
If your partner is a first responder, they may work some night shifts. Eating alone can affect your diet, so let’s look at how you can create healthy habits.
Exercise is vital for both your physical and mental health. Learn how to use exercise to help with stress, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Shift work can have a surprising effect on the way you eat. Eating the right foods at the right times gives you energy when you need it, so let’s look at how you can eat well.