Donate or fundraise
Your donations and fundraising efforts help Fortem deliver mental health and wellbeing programs for first responders and their families.
First responders are always there when we need them the most. Help us be there for them.
All donations to Fortem Australia are tax deductible.
Donate or fundraise
As a not-for-profit organisation, Fortem relies on donors, funding partnerships and grants to support the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and their families.
Donate
Saving lives and protecting our communities shouldn’t have to hurt those who help us. Every donation, big and small, makes a positive difference in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and their families with our research-backed:
- Wellbeing events
- Counselling by qualified psychologists
- Career management
- Resources for resilience
Fundraise
Your fundraising efforts will help us extend our support to more first responders and their families across more physical locations.
This Thank a First Responder Day, you can make a real difference by fundraising for Fortem. Every dollar raised helps us support first responders and their families with vital mental health and wellbeing services.
Whether it’s hosting a morning tea, setting up a challenge, or rallying your workplace, your efforts will show our heroes they’re valued and supported.
Fundraise your way
There are so many fun ways you can get your workplace, community or school involved
and fundraise to support first responders and their families.
With our Grassrootz page, you can make a difference your way! Whether you want to fundraise solo or
rally a team, the choice is yours.
Host an event, take on a challenge, or get creative – every effort helps support our first responders!
Ready to get started? Create your fundraiser today!
Fun fitness challenge
Participate in or organise a fun physical activity like run, walk, or fitness challenge. Participants could complete a set challenge each day or wear teal/first responder
themed outfits while
they train.
Charge an entry fee or encourage participants to get sponsorships from friends and family.
Host a fundraising event
Gather your community, workplace, or school and host a fun event for Thank a First Responder Day.
Hold a trivia or games night, a breakfast or gala ball, have a local sport charity match or work with a local business to donate a portion of sales for
the day.
Dress up or accessorise
Encourage your workplace, schools, or community groups to wear a teal tie,
t-shirt or item of clothing for the day in support of first responders and donate a gold coin. For the kids – dress up as a
first responder!
You could add fun challenges or prizes to boost participation.
Hold a BBQ or morning tea
Host a BBQ or morning tea at your workplace, school, or sports club with proceeds going towards supporting first responders and their families.
You can invite local emergency service personnel from your organisation or your community as a special way to recognise
their service.