Wellbeing Activity Stories
Fortem Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the mental fitness and wellbeing of first responder families. Every day, more than 300,000 first responders keep our communities safe. They are backed up by their families: partners, children and parents. All of them hold vital and challenging roles. We help them to be well, and stay well, through mental fitness, support services and wellbeing activities. These are their stories.
“The most amazing program I have ever done”: First responders discover the mental health benefits of surfing
Fortem ran a pilot program with the foundation Waves of Wellness to provide 10 first responders with identified mental health concerns the opportunity to attend mental health education combined with
Two years of virtual wellbeing activities: How Fortem has helped first responder families in lockdown
With more than half of Australia’s population in extended lockdowns at various times during 2020-21, we reflect on the significant impact that Fortem’s virtual wellbeing activities have made on the wellbeing
A year of Fortem Playgroup creates strong connection for first responder families
The importance of social connection as a parent cannot be overestimated. Amid shifts and stress, parents in the first responder community need regular peer catch-ups in order to maintain their
Marine Rescue: A Life Raft for the Sapphire Coast Community
At Fortem, we know that connection and helping others are at the core of wellbeing – for individuals, and for communities. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are an integral part of
First responders create their very own masterpieces
Between August and October, Fortem provided four art masterpiece classes for first responders to learn the art of acrylic painting and create a different painting in every class. Initially, these
