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
Bring along your creative side to our new virtual art series! In this session you will use upcycled fabric to create fun and furry plushies. 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
Bring along your creative side to our new virtual art series! In this session you will use coloured card to create fun animal origami's. 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
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
Celebrating Thank a First Responder Day by enjoying some friendly rivalry as individuals, families, teams battle it out in a game of wits to determine who are the smartest first responders in Australia with Fortem's Virtual Trivia Games Night! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and
In celebration of Thank a First Responder Day, we invite all first responders and their families to join Fortem at CQU Townsville for a BBQ, his 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
Unwind with us in a meditative experience. ALL experience levels are welcome. Soothe Your Nervous System Through Sound. Experience the healing and transformational power of sound to help regulate your nervous system. These sound based guided meditation and healing sessions are a safe place to feel whatever is ‘alive’ for you, judgement free, relax, slow
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).
Bring along your creative side to our new virtual art series! In this session you will use old CD/DVDs to create jaw dropping mosaic art pieces. Led by our amazing art teacher Lisa, enjoy an afternoon of artistic expression. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself,
Fly and feel the freedom of exercising in 3D space with our Aerial Yoga class. Work your core, strengthen your upper body all whilst releasing your back with this beginner antigravity class using aerial hammocks. Children ages 10 and up can join in. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Fat Dogz Cafe in Currajong 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
Experience the magic of rock candy making from start to finish! Watch as we heat, mix, pull, and shape molten sugar into delicious rock candy—all while learning about the fascinating process behind every swirl and crunch. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult
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- Koi Japanese Fish Painting. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Good Morning Coffee Trader, Charters Towers Road 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
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
Come and join us for some fun Easter Crafting during the school holidays at Bunnings Northshore. Suitable for all ages and abilities. 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
Join us for a fun social session of bouldering, a full body workout with problem solving on the fly. Short climbs are called 'boulders' and typically feature 3-4 moves to test your problem-solving skills, strength, coordination and flexibility. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and
Enjoy the fresh air and sounds of the ocean as we take a 60 minute walk along the beach at Rowes Bay. 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
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 eye *Please note the website time is show in Perth WA time zone. When confirmed for the activity,
Join us virtually as you build your own Solar Moon Exploration Car. Fortem posts you an art & craft kits with all the supplies, you just need to join us on the day of the activity and join the group host in being hands on building this fun and enjoyable machine. This free wellbeing activity
Start the morning with a walk through the stunning Palmetum Gardens, Douglas. The Palmetum is a 17-hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world. This relaxed walk can be enjoyed by all ages and levels of fitness. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
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
Learn how to create your very own unique and beautiful trinket tray at the Bunnings DIY workshop. Let your creativity shine as you design a practical and stylish tray to hold all your precious small items like jewellery or keys. Suitable for all skill levels with a friendly instructor guiding you every step of the
Join us for a fun and rewarding high ropes course experience designed to challenge and strengthen both mind and body. Whether you're navigating the ropes, balancing on beams, or supporting each other as a team, it's a great way to bond, boost confidence, and enjoy a morning of adventure. This free wellbeing activity is for
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 - Learn how to paint a beautiful Hummingbird with watercolours. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
Unleash your adventurous spirit through the thrill of axe throwing in state-of-the-art facilities. Learn to throw an axe and play a range of fun and challenging games designed to work your mind and body and relieve stress. From beginners to pros, everyone's in for an exhilarating experience! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Wednesdays are for walking Castle Hill. Get the heart pumping as we walk the stairs to the peak where we can enjoy the stunning views and a short rest before we head back down the road. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Bright Eyes Coffee, West End 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). All First Responders and their families
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
A Kokedama is a ball of soil, covered with moss, on which an ornamental plant grows. The idea has its origins in Japan, where it’s a combination of Bonsai and Kusamono planting styles. This class is the perfect introduction for anyone wanting to have some hands-on experience working with Kokedama. This casual and fun workshop
Enjoy the fresh air and sounds of the ocean as we take a 60 minute walk along the beach at Rowes Bay. Retired Police Dog Yin will be along for the walk and she might even show you how she can sniff out Minties in the sand. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Specialty Coffee Traders, Civil Rd Garbutt 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
Join us for the ultimate rejuvenation session as we enhance your physical and mental wellbeing with 3 different recovery techniques. Spend approximately 2 hours relaxing your mind and body with Compression technology, Infared Sauna and NuCalm. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to
Join us as we escape the heat and skate through the school holidays! Enjoy 2 hours of Ice Skating with your family and other first responders. Due to insurance, all attendees will be required to sign a waiver. A copy of the waiver will be attached to the confirmation email and can be printed and
Start the morning nestled in nature at the Palmetum Gardens, Douglas with a gentle movement and stretching session designed to leave your mind and body feeling fresh and ready for the day ahead. This session includes 60 minutes of mindful movement and breath awareness and is the perfect way to start your day. Stay for
Kick start the school holidays with some ninja and nerf war action. Climb, crawl, jump, swing and balance your way around the obstacles and then swap your ninja gear for a nerf gun and join in for an action packed game of nerf war. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out
Who are the best drivers in Townsville? QAS, QFD, QPS or SES? Let's decide this once and for all on the Pitstop Karting Track. If you would like to represent your agency, register now. Winning agency gets bragging rights until the next time!! Spectators are welcome to attend and enjoy the race as well as
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
Join us on this 3.5km circuit track to take in stunning sweeping views over Townsville, Cleveland Bay, magnetic Island as well as Kirwan. This track is a well-constructed, official bushwalking track that starts on the corner of Bayswater Road and Weston Street and has over 1,700 steps. The track winds its way up the contours
Let's celebrate Christmas by the Kokoda Pool, Mundingburra with a relaxed afternoon of swimming and Christmas activities. Each person will receive a gingerbread house kit to assemble and decorate. There will be fruit platters and nibbles supplied. This time of year is hectic but there is no need to dress up or stress out for
Join us for a restful yoga class that starts with some slow gentle movement designed to release stress and tension from the body. We will then move into a mindfulness practice that will calm and settle your mind into a state of deep relaxation. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out
Start your mid-week morning right with a walk along the gorgeous Strand. Meet us in front of Tobruk Pool at 7am and enjoy a relaxed walk along the waterfront. Any age group can come along to join, families and prams welcome. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
Enjoy a tour of the latest exhibition at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, the North Queensland Ceramic Awards followed by a ceramics workshop with local ceramicist Natalie Ward. During the workshop, you will learn different techniques for creating patterns with coloured clay. Once you have made your coloured patterns, you will then hand-build up to three
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Coffee Presto on Bowen Road in Roselea 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
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
Come and join us at Bunnings as we create our own wreath's. Unleash your creative side and design and decorate your own wreath using florals, greenery, lights or Christmas ornaments. 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
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
Start your mid-week morning right with a walk up the JCU stairs walking track. Meet us in front of Tobruk Pool at 7am and enjoy a relaxed walk along the waterfront. Any age group can come along to join, families and kids welcome. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who
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
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Fat Dogz Cafe in Currajong 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
Christine Anu is one of Australia’s most popular recording artists and performers of all time that uses her voice and reputation to spread a message of unity and hope. With 17 ARIA nominations, including the APRA AMCOS award-winning My Island Home and her platinum album Stylin’ Up, she has one of the country’s most enduring
Catch two of Australia's most beloved and in demand comedians, Lizzy Hoo and Dilruk Jayasinha, in this double header comedy extravaganza. Since Lizzy Hoo first tried stand-up in 2017, her comedy career has soared with sold out festivals and rave reviews. Dilruk Jayasinha’s personal, up-beat and effervescent stand up is renowned for providing audiences with glimpses
Join our lively host, Valerie Hex, as they lead you through a ridiculous bingo bash packed with fun and excitement. Prepare for a vibrant atmosphere with catchy tunes brought to you by Dr Trevor Jones, alongside Camp Culture's clown king Dale Woodbridge-Brown who'll be making an unforgettable appearance. With fantastic lucky door prizes up for grabs,
This is your roll call for Camp Culture – An interactive circus show for campers of any age. But this is no gammin summer camp – it’s serving up equal parts skill and sass. Hosted by seasoned and completely unqualified camp leader Dale Woodbridge Brown. He can’t use a compass but will show that no
Join us for this Mat Pilates class offering a blend of exercises focused on building a strong core foundation. This class is suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. This class is suitable for anyone looking for, improved core strength, improved mobility and flexibility, management of back pain or management of neck pain. This free
Start your mid-week morning right with a walk along the gorgeous Strand. Meet us in front of Tobruk Pool at 7am and enjoy a relaxed walk along the waterfront. Any age group can come along to join, families and prams welcome. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve).
Ever wanted to join the Circus? Discover your circus flair and learn the art of juggling, spinning plates, trick sticks and more. This workshop is for adults and kids of all ages - come and have fun together in this 2-hour workshop learning some epic new skills!! This free wellbeing activity is for first responder
Looking for something fun to do with the kids these school holidays? Kick off your shoes and enjoy a morning trying something different barefoot "on the green" learning the art of lawn bowls and cornhole. This free wellbeing activity is for first responder families (check out who we serve). Register yourself, and up to one other adult
Come along and join us and bring the family for a morning of Ten Pin Bowling these school holidays. Together we will aim to knock over a few pins, share a laugh or two between strikes and engage in some competitive family fun. The sport of Ten Pin not only provides physical and mental health
Come and grab a coffee "on the (Fortem) house". Pop into Itara cafe at Riverway 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 day!
