Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our selected coffee spot and grab a take-away OR stay and chat with other members of the First Responder Community. The Fortem Team will be there to greet you from 8:00am to 10:30am (drop in at any point). A great way to start your
Bring your other half or partner in crime along for a fun evening learning to paint Picasso style! This class will put you right at easel, guiding you step-by-step as you explore your creativity and unleash your inner artist in a relaxed, supportive environment. Everyone will create their own masterpiece to take home – no
This private First Responder paint and sip experience is a great way to paint away your worries of the week. Our skilled instructor will guide you on creating your own masterpiece. At the end of the session, you’ll get to take home your beautiful artwork as a unique memento of a fun and creative activity.
Build your own robotics solar powered helicopter in Fortems virtual activity. Fortem posts you an art & craft kits with all the supplies, you just need to log in on the day of the activity and join the group host in being hands on building this fun and enjoyable machine. Fortem will post out art
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our selected coffee spot (Nobbys Shack) and grab a take-away OR stay and chat with other members of the First Responder Community. The Fortem Team will be there to greet you from 9am to 11am (drop in at any point). A great way to
Back by popular demand! Come along for our private first responder family tour of SEALIFE! Meet some of the world's most incredible animals, including adorable penguins and thousands of species of tropical fish. Make friends with the seals at the seal show and learn all about the wonderful animals that fill the seas! It will
Come along for a walk-through of Ancient Egypt! Visit the mummies, learn about ancient Egyptian mythology, view real life artifacts and see what life was like for our ancient Egyptian friends. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult and up
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our selected coffee spot (St Coco Cafe) and grab a take-away OR stay and chat with other members of the First Responder Community. The Fortem Team will be there to greet you from 9am to 11am (drop in at any point). A great way
Grab your partner, friends, work-team, children and join in with a fun-filled morning at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Children under 3yrs have free entry. Please only register children above the age of 3yrs. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult
Come along for our private Christmas at the Camel Farm TOUR! You will have the opportunity to meet, pat and feed our Camel friends. You'll even get to taste some of the products they make on the farm! This experience is fun for young and old alike. Delve into the world of animals and learn
Come along for our private first responder family tour of SeaLife! Meet some of the world's most incredible animals, including adorable penguins and thousands of species of tropical fish. Make friends with the seals at the seal show and learn all about the wonderful animals that fill the seas! It will be a great morning!
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. Fortem will post out art box kits to each person joining the class ahead of time. These classes are perfect if you're looking to boost at
This workshop is a great opportunity to create a beautiful natural wreath for the festive season. Share in some festive joy with some like minded individuals while you create, enjoy some light refreshments and relax for an hour and a half. Let your creativity shine as you craft the perfect festive wreath to deck your
Before the silly season gets too silly, come along, relax, reset and rejuvenate with this Restorative Experience. Feel your worries melt away as resonance of the sound bowls fills the room. Feel your muscles ease as you soften into comfortable yoga poses (we promise they're easy). For centuries, yogis, traditional healers and wellness practitioners have
Paintbrushes at the ready. Bring out your inner Picasso with a bit of fun. This Paintbrushes and Sculptures session involves you selecting a sculpture and painting it in your own design; yes you get to take it home with you! This is a great way to paint away your worries of the week while our
Come and move your body in water and feel amazing for it. This class is intended to be both relaxing and invigorating with you being able to choose how relaxed or intense you would like the session to be. The water is soothing as it removes pressure for your joints and provides gentle resistance for
Come along to de-stress from the world and look after your body by exploring the suite of recovery modalities to relieve tension, unlock sore muscles, relieve stress and optimise your body and mind. Be guided through the Infrared Sauna, Normatec Compression Therapy, Hot/Cold (Ice Bath) Hydrotherapy and Mobility Zone/Percussive Therapy. This free wellbeing activity is
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. Fortem will post out art box kits to each person joining the class ahead of time. These classes are perfect if you're looking to boost at
Row row row your boat. Take in the sights of the Gold Coast from the water with our Kayaking on the Gold Coast Tour! Spend a wonderful morning on the water with our own friendly Kayaking tour guide and a group of other friendly first responders. What a way to spend a Monday morning! This
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our selected coffee spot and grab a take-away OR stay and chat with other members of the First Responder Community. The Fortem Team will be there to greet you from 9am to 11am (drop in at any point). A great way to start your
Release your inner abstract artist and let your creativity go wild in this 90-minute beginner's workshop in Little Mountain. You will be guided step-by-step to create your own masterpiece and explore and grow your creative skills in a supportive, fun environment. No art skills required and all materials included. This free wellbeing activity is for
Come along, relax, reset and rejuvenate with this Restorative Experience. ALL experience levels are welcome. Restorative Yoga is gentle and calm with you holding gentle supported positions for periods of time, allowing your body to fully relax into the position. For centuries, yogis, traditional healers and wellness practitioners have been using the power of sound and
Art and Craft 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. Fortem will post out art box kits to each person joining the class ahead of time. Working with clay has been shown to have numerous mental
Come and move your body in water and feel amazing for it. This class is intended to be both relaxing and invigorating with you being able to choose how relaxed or intense you would like the session to be. The water is soothing as it removes pressure for your joints and provides gentle resistance for
Join us in Fortem's newly created Street Food cooking classes, with the aim to build and develop new experiences and skills in cooking different cultural dishes from around the world. Street Food is delicious, comforting, and new to our dinner cooking class series. This virtual class series has been designed to give participants and their
DID SOMEONE SAY CAKE!!!??? Come and help us celebrate Fortem's 5th Anniversary. Free Coffee and cake will be on offer from 10am-12pm at the Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club. All First Responders and their families are welcome. Bring a friend and spread the word! The more the merrier! This free wellbeing activity is for first
DID SOMEONE SAY CAKE!!?? Come and help us celebrate Fortem's 5th Anniversary. Free Coffee and cake will be on offer from 10:30am-12pm at the Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club. All First Responders and their families are welcome. Bring a friend and spread the word! The more the merrier! This free wellbeing activity
Come along and start your day feeling recentered and energised. Tai chi is a healing martial art combining many movements with circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion, because it promotes serenity through gentle movements - connecting the mind and body. Whether you've tried it before or not,
Grab the kids, grab your partner/a mate and experience IMAGINATOR! Feed the Imagination in a place of LIGHT, SOUND & WONDER! Located in the heart of the Gold Coast is a new form of immersive play where imagination and technology collide to create a stunning audio-visual play experience from the future. Enjoy the journey at
Come along to our 90-minute family beginner's workshop in Little Mountain. Get some tips & tricks from an experienced art tutor and learn easy and fun ways to paint cute little animals like cats, dogs, birds, sheep, elephants and unicorns. No art skills required, and all materials included. This free wellbeing activity is for first
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our selected coffee spot and grab a take-away OR stay and chat with other members of the First Responder Community. The Fortem Team will be there to greet you from 8:00am to 10:30am (drop in at any point). A great way to start your
Come along for a fun morning of Koalas and their furry friends! Let's take a tour of the Koala Sanctuary and get to know the animals that call The Koala Sanctuary home. You will learn about each species as well as see demonstrations involving various animals at the sanctuary. This tour is fun for young
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. July: Paint your Pet August: Funky Giraffes September: Spring Flora These classes are perfect if you're looking to boost workplace wellbeing in your office, want to
Come along and try something new or further develop the skills you have, join us for indoor rock climbing where you can be active and connect with your partner, and or family, and other local first responders. It's a fun way to keep fit, connect and stay active! We will have a colouring in station
This private First Responder clay and sip pottery workshop a great way to melt/mould away your worries of the week. Our skilled instructor will guide you on creating your own unique ceramic masterpiece, whether it be a mug, bowl, or decorative item. The hands-on experience of moulding clay with your hands will bring out your
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our selected coffee spot and grab a take-away OR stay and chat with other members of the First Responder Community. The Fortem Team will be there to greet you from 8:00am to 11:00am (drop in at any point). A great way to start your
Unwind with us in a meditative experience. ALL experience levels are welcome. For centuries, yogis, traditional healers and wellness practitioners have been using the power of sound and vibration to induce relaxation, meditation and a state in which our bodies can unwind. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
Ready for some fun!? Come along for a morning of Archery Warfare. Think paintball but archery style. The equipment we will be using has been specifically designed for the game. The Archery Warfare arrows have a round foam tip, which will absorb the impact when it hits a player. This game is aimed at fun so you
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. July: Paint your Pet August: Funky Giraffes September: Spring Flora These classes are perfect if you're looking to boost workplace wellbeing in your office, want to
Putt your way around the course in a whole new light this winter at St Lucia Mini Golf. From Luminous pathways to celestial scapes and a host of dazzling features. Put your mini golf skills to the test with a glow in the dark golf ball and a twinkling ambience to guide your way. Photo
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into our selected coffee spot and grab a take-away OR stay and chat with other members of the First Responder Community. The Fortem Team will be there to greet you from 8:00am to 10:30am (drop in at any point). A great way to start your
Come along, relax, reset and rejuvenate with this Restorative Experience. ALL experience levels are welcome. Restorative Yoga is gentle and calm with you holding gentle supported positions for periods of time, allowing your body to fully relax into the position. For centuries, yogis, traditional healers and wellness practitioners have been using the power of sound and
It's time to CLIMB your EVEREST with altitude training! Whether you exercise regularly or not at all, come along and have a good time. All fitness levels are welcome with this class offering easier, moderate and harder options. All you need to bring is your towel and water bottle. This is a circuit style class
Join Fortem Volunteer, Nicole, for a small taste of some of Maleny Chocolate Co's all-time favourites. We will learn what makes them taste so great, and then connect over coffee afterwards. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult. All Fortem
Unwind with us in a meditative experience. ALL experience levels are welcome. For centuries, yogis, traditional healers and wellness practitioners have been using the power of sound and vibration to induce relaxation, meditation and a state in which our bodies can unwind. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
This virtual class has been designed to give participants and their families the opportunity to come together in a one-off class or to join them all. You will get to learn how to cook a delicious Greek dish to eat for the evening dinner alongside other first responders and their families. The recipes will vary
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. July: Paint your Pet August: Funky Giraffes September: Spring Flora These classes are perfect if you're looking to boost workplace wellbeing in your office, want to
You will have the opportunity to meet, pat and feed many of the animals that call The Llama Farm home. From our cheeky ponies to loveable llamas, your camera will get a workout as you get up, close and personal with our menagerie. You will learn about them and what it takes to care for
Join Fortem Volunteer, Nicole, for a 60-minute beach walk and chat. Learn more about Fortem Australia and what activities/services we provide, as well as meet new people. 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
Unwind with us in a meditative experience. ALL experience levels are welcome. For centuries, yogis, traditional healers and wellness practitioners have been using the power of sound and vibration to induce relaxation, meditation and a state in which our bodies can unwind. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
This virtual class has been designed to give participants and their families the opportunity to come together in a one-off class or to join them all. You will get to learn how to cook a delicious Greek dish to eat for the evening dinner alongside other first responders and their families. The recipes will vary
The yoga class has been designed for first responders to encourage an uplifted and calm feeling in the body and mind. This will be done at an outdoor garden where baby goats will play and engage with participants. The focus of the class is to move mindfully with your breath, stretch the muscles, improve joint
It's time to CLIMB your EVEREST with altitude training! Whether you exercise regularly or not at all, come along and have a good time. All fitness levels are welcome with this class offering easier, moderate and harder options. All you need to bring is your towel and water bottle. This is a circuit style class
In celebration of Thank A First Responder Day, join Fortem at Australia Zoo for a family day of fun. 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
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. May: Loveable Llamas. June: Drawing Techniques for Beginners. These classes are perfect if you're looking to boost workplace wellbeing in your office, want to improve your
This virtual class has been designed to give participants and their families the opportunity to come together in a one-off class or to join them all. You will get to learn how to cook a delicious Greek dish to eat for the evening dinner alongside other first responders and their families. The recipes will vary
It's time to CLIMB your EVEREST with altitude training! Whether you exercise regularly or not at all, come along and have a good time. All fitness levels are welcome with this class offering easier, moderate and harder options. All you need to bring is your towel and water bottle. This is a circuit style class
Unwind with us in a meditative experience. ALL experience levels are welcome. For centuries, yogis, traditional healers and wellness practitioners have been using the power of sound and vibration to induce relaxation, meditation and a state in which our bodies can unwind. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
Learn how easy it is to make homemade crackers that are packed with protein and will last for a month in an airtight container. We will also discover how delicious and easy it is to make homemade cashew cheese - a perfect match to go with the crackers. Important note: This online activities is accessed via
Step into the arena for a night of friendly competition with other first responders and their families. We will be treated to two hours of laser tag, unlimited experience arcade games, plus pizza for dinner. Doesn't matter if you've never played laser tag before, come along and give it a try. Players must be taller
