Fortem Australia

Sound Yoga The Power of Breath for Calm and Clarity | Virtual
2026-01-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
Soothe your nervous system through sound. Unwind with us in a meditative experience.
Experience the healing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system. ALL experience levels are welcome.
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 partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the registration form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Sound Yoga The Power of Breath for Calm and Clarity | Virtual
2025-12-15 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
Unwind with us in a meditative experience and experience the healing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system. ALL experience levels are welcome.
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 partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the registration form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Sound Yoga Reset and Recharge Your Nervous System | Virtual
2025-12-08 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia

Learn How to Paint Winter Wonderland | Virtual
2025-12-02 15:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
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.
Learn to paint – Winter Wonderland.
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 aged 5 and over.
All Fortem Wellbeing Activities are underpinned by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Created by our partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.
*Please note the website time is show in Perth WA time zone. When confirmed for the activity, the Fortem Team will confirm the correct start time for each state.

Sound Yoga and Breathwork for Focus and Recovery | Virtual
2025-11-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia

Learn How to Draw a Detailed Parrot and Birds | Virtual
2025-11-04 15:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
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.
Drawing Study – How to draw a detailed Parrot and birds.
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 aged 5 and over.
All Fortem Wellbeing Activities are underpinned by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Created by our partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.
*Please note the website time is show in Perth WA time zone. When confirmed for the activity, the Fortem Team will confirm the correct start time for each state.

8-week Mindfulness Program - October 2025 - Morning
2025-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
Fortem’s next online 8-week mindfulness-based skills group starts on Wednesday 17 October 2025 at 10am. This series of structured 2-hour sessions is led by Fortem’s Clinical Team of Kim and Mel and involves guided mindfulness exercises, discussions, and cognitive exercises aimed at recognising and challenging negative thinking patterns. Participants are also encouraged to practice mindfulness techniques outside of group sessions. The program aims to enhance self-awareness, promote wellbeing, and develop more adaptive ways of responding to challenging thoughts and emotions. Handouts and audio mindfulness recordings will be provided through the online portal.
This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult. This is a small, closed group activity with limited places available.
All Fortem wellbeing activities are underpinned by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Created by our partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.
Group Facilitators: Mel and Kim, psychology@fortemaustralia.org.au or phone 1300 33 95 94.

Sound Yoga for Stress Release and Mental Fitness | Virtual
2025-10-17 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia

Aftermath Webinar | Virtual
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
Aftermath Webinar- Rebuilding Strength, Restoring Hope
The Aftermath webinar is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of the impacts that can follow periods of responding to natural or man-made disasters. It is one of several resources developed by Fortem to support first responders involved in disaster response.
We recognise that emergency service workers, and others who step in during community disasters, are often balancing their own reactions to difficult and traumatic events while also facing possible personal loss and damage. These experiences can have lasting effects, but there are proven strategies and techniques that can help reduce their impact and support recovery.
This one-hour webinar is open to all emergency service workers and their families. The session will be recorded and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
The session is delivered by Kim Harrison, a registered psychologist and is a member of the clinical team at Fortem.

Aftermath Webinar | Virtual
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
Aftermath Webinar- Rebuilding Strength, Restoring Hope
The Aftermath webinar is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of the impacts that can follow periods of responding to natural or man-made disasters. It is one of several resources developed by Fortem to support first responders involved in disaster response.
We recognise that emergency service workers, and others who step in during community disasters, are often balancing their own reactions to difficult and traumatic events while also facing possible personal loss and damage. These experiences can have lasting effects, but there are proven strategies and techniques that can help reduce their impact and support recovery.
This free webinar is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and other adults. The session will be recorded and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
The session is delivered by Kim Harrison, a registered psychologist and is a member of the clinical team at Fortem.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the registration form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Learn How to Draw a Variety of Fruits & Blend Soft Pastels | Virtual
2025-10-07 16:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
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.
Learn how to draw in detail a variety of fruits, then learn how to blend soft pastels.
*Please note the website time is show in Perth WA time zone. When confirmed for the activity, the Fortem Team will confirm the correct start time for each state.
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 aged 5 and over.
All Fortem Wellbeing Activities are underpinned by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Created by our partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Sound Yoga for Relaxation, Energy and Balance | Virtual
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
Unwind with us in a meditative experience that uses the healing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system. All experience levels are welcome.
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 partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the registration form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Sound Yoga Massage Ball | Virtual
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | NSW – South Coast, Australia
Unwind with us in a meditative experience using the healing and transformational power of sound to help soothe and regulate your nervous system. All experience levels are welcome, and you will be posted a massage cork ball for the activity.
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 partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the registration form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Sound Yoga Massage Ball | Virtual
2025-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | North QLD, Australia
Soothe Your Nervous System Through Sound
Experience the healing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system.
Unwind with us in a meditative experience. ALL experience levels are welcome.
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 partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Soothe Your Nervous System Through Sound | Virtual
2025-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | North QLD, Australia

Soothe Your Nervous System Through Sound | Virtual
2025-08-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | North QLD, Australia
Soothe Your Nervous System Through Sound
Unwind with us in a meditative experience. Experience the healing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system.
ALL experience levels are welcome.
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 partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Tie Dye T-Shirts | Virtual
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | North QLD, Australia
Bring along your creative side to our new virtual art series! In this session you will use colourful dyes to create fun and fashionable t-shirts. Led by our amazing art teacher Lisa, bring your friends and family along to enjoy an afternoon of artistic expression.
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 partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.

Learn How to Draw a Beautiful Mandala | Virtual
2025-08-05 16:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | North QLD, Australia
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.
Mindfulness Mandalas – Learn how to draw a beautiful mandala.
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 aged 5 and over.
All Fortem Wellbeing Activities are underpinned by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Created by our partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.
*Please note the website time is show in Perth WA time zone. When confirmed for the activity, the Fortem Team will confirm the correct start time for each state.

8 Week Mindfulness Closed Group Program 2025
2025-07-30 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | North QLD, Australia
Fortem would like to offer First Responders and their families the opportunity to attend an online 8-week mindfulness-based skills group starting Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 12pm.
This online 8-week mindfulness group program is a series of structured 2 hour sessions led by Fortem’s Clinical Team Kim and Mel. The sessions involve guided mindfulness exercises, discussions, and cognitive exercises aimed at recognising and challenging negative thinking patterns. Participants are encouraged to practice mindfulness techniques outside of group sessions as well.
The aim of this 8-week program is to enhance self-awareness, promote well-being, and develop more adaptive ways of responding to challenging thoughts and emotions.
This free program is for First Responders and their family members. The group is designed for adults. Handouts and audio mindfulness recordings will be provided through the online portal.
All Fortem Activities are underpinned by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to our overall mental fitness. This model by our partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is based on widely researched, effective strategies for improving mental health and wellbeing, and forms the foundation of all Fortem Australia events, programs, and activities.
This is a small, closed group activity with limited places available. Please register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. You will be contacted by Mel to confirm registration.
Group Facilitators: Mel and Kim, psychology@fortemaustralia.org.au or phone 1300 33 95 94.

Photography Nature Class | Virtual
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | North QLD, Australia
Bring along your creative side to our new virtual art series! In this session you will be led by our lovely photography teacher Lisa to capture images to create meaningful artwork.
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 partners at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, this is a set of practical lifestyle habits which contribute to improving our overall mental fitness.
Register your interest in attending this activity by clicking on the Registration Form button below. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation by email from the Fortem team.
