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Kokedamas Workshop | Adelaide

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Unwind and get creative in this hands-on Kokedama workshop! Learn how to make your own moss ball plant and how to care for it while enjoying a relaxed and social atmosphere. A perfect way to de-stress, connect with fellow first responders, and take home a unique, nature-inspired creation! This free wellbeing activity is for first

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TAFRD Sand Mandala & Coffee | Brighton Jetty Adelaide

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Meet at the Brighton Jetty and watch Sue create a special sand art mandala showing thanks to our First Responders. Enjoy a coffee and meet other First responders and staff from Fortem Australia. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult

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Mount Barker | Coffee Connect | Adelaide

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Fortem is now in South Australia! Drop in for a coffee and connect with other first responders in the area. Meet Jodie and Heidi from Fortem. We can let you know more about Fortem and we would love to hear your input for what social activities you would like to be included over the coming

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TAFRD | Learn How to Draw the Female Body and Design Clothing

Far North QLD , Australia +37 more

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. Fashion Illustration - How to draw the female body and design clothing. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).

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TARFD Coffee Connect | Lobethal Adelaide

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Drop in for a coffee and connect with other first responders in the area and celebrate Thank A First Responder Day. Meet Jodie from Fortem and find out more about what we do! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult

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TAFRD Billabong Sanctuary | Townsville

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Get up close with some of Australia's native animals during this exciting family day at Billabong Sanctuary. Spend the day exploring the park, feeding the animals and enjoy a 1.5hr hour private ranger tour just for Fortem guests. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and

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TAFRD at Adelaide Zoo | June 2025

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Celebrate Thanka First Responder Day exploring the Adelaide Zoo connecting with other first responder families and Fortem staff. Adelaide Zoo is home to more than 2400 animals and 200 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder

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TAFRD Indoor Rock Climbing | Mandurah

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We are thrilled to announce our Thank a First Responder Day rock-climbing activity designed to ignite your passion for climbing and elevate your skills to new heights. A unique opportunity to dive into the world of indoor rock climbing, guided by experienced instructors who are dedicated to helping you master the art of scaling vertical

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Thank a First Responder Day | Bligh Park

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We are inviting all of our families, children and educators to visit the Captain Bligh Early Learning Centre and leave messages of thanks for our local first responders within the Hawkesbury, which we will then forward on to them to show our appreciation. All children will be invited to dress as their favourite first responder.

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Heroes Morning Feast | Bulahdelah

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Celebrate the heroes within our community at this special breakfast to share our appreciation and gratitude for all that they do as first responders. This event celebrates Thank a First Responder Day, a national day of appreciation organised by Fortem Australia recognising the dedication and sacrifice of first responders and their families.  As Australia’s leading not-for-profit

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Daintree thanks You! | Daintree

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The Daintree State School would like to invite the community to come along to a special morning tea that celebrates the wonderful work of our first responders. Everyone is welcome! This event celebrates Thank a First Responder Day, a national day of appreciation organised by Fortem Australia recognising the dedication and sacrifice of first responders and

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TAFRD | Paint Pot Pouring | Reynella Adelaide

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Unwind and get creative in this hands-on Paint Pot pouring workshop! Paint pot pouring involves diluting paints down and carefully layering them in a cup before pouring them over an upturned terracotta pot. A perfect way to de-stress, connect with fellow first responders, and take home a unique creation! This free wellbeing activity is for

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Learn How to Paint Van Gogh Starry Night

Far North QLD , Australia +37 more

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. Painting Study - Van Gogh Starry Night. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to

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Ice Skating | Adelaide

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Join other First Responders in Adelaide and their families for some ice-skating fun. Come along, pop on some ice skates and let's have a great time, everyone is welcome! NOTE:  Ice skates are provided. All you need to bring is yourself and socks! Gloves are recommended to be worn when skating and warm clothes. This free

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Learn How to Draw a Beautiful Mandala

Far North QLD , Australia +37 more

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,

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Learn How to Paint Bright Textured Flowers

Far North QLD , Australia +37 more

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. Painting - Bright textured Flowers. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other

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Learn How to Draw a Variety of Fruits & Blend Soft Pastels

Far North QLD , Australia +37 more

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

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Learn How to Draw a Detailed Parrot and Birds

Far North QLD , Australia +37 more

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

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Learn How to Paint Winter Wonderland

Far North QLD , Australia +37 more

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

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