Statement on Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Talking about suicide encourages people to learn how to support others, and informs those who find themselves at risk how to seek help. More tips: pulse.ly/eb9zvy3bpg If you or someone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If in immediate danger, call 000.

“By meeting people at Fortem events, we can discuss wellbeing issues and remove the stigma." We recently spoke to former police officer James, who shared his experience of finding a new role with our help after 15 years as a first responder. Read here: pulse.ly/3cpvzwzu7o 🚓

The 9/11 Commemorative Sports Day Auction is live! 📣 Some of your favourite QLD sport teams have donated a bunch of cool stuff for charity: pulse.ly/8vrd41dtjl All funds raised will go toward providing mental health and wellbeing support to first responder families 🤝

AFAC has released the latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook. We are being urged to prepare for the most significant bushfire season since Black Summer. Fortem is committed to enhancing the resilience of first responders. Doing so enables communities to respond to disaster events.

The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring 2023, released this week by AFAC, predicts increased risk of fires across parts of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and the Northern Territory in coming months. More: nema.gov.au/about-us/media…

Calling all first responders! Have your say in our 60-minute online research project with Deakin University to explore the experiences of first responders who have taken part in our wellbeing activities and the effect it had on their mental health and wellbeing: pulse.ly/sfzeyc3mx0📣

17% of those who accessed our psychology support services first connected with us through a wellbeing activity. That's 17% of people who may not have otherwise accessed support they needed. This is why social connection is key to resilience. More here: pulse.ly/f1nn4s9y5n

32 LGAs commence their Bush Fire Danger Period today. Eleven of the 32 areas beginning the danger period this month are doing so a full month earlier than normal due to the prevailing dry conditions. Know the risk for your area. For more information visit: rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

We have partnered with Everymind to share some communication strategies in support of their ‘Minds Together’ program, which provides interactive activities, tips and advice, and real stories to paramedics and their support networks. Read more here: pulse.ly/j6ix0czvpl

"Being a dad is by far my most dominant identity trait and I am proud of it; you should be too.” Read more from one of our first responder participants here: pulse.ly/5kd2tnjskp Happy Father's Day to all of our hardworking and dedicated first responder dads! 👏

Our aim at #FortemAustralia is to enhance the resilience of Australia's dedicated first responders. This week our thoughts are with firefighters in QLD, where a catastrophic fire danger rating has been declared as the country enters a warm, dry spring 🔥 pulse.ly/dzxz8vlgy7

Social connection helps us recover from stress quicker and provide some protection against the wear and tear on our minds and bodies that comes from regular exposure to stressful events 🙌 This is a key element of our wellbeing activities! Find out more: pulse.ly/xh1fak3v8m

Crews are working to contain a grass fire burning north of the Princes Highway near Moss Lane, Cobargo. Smoke has closed the Princes Highway in both directions. There are no immediate threats to properties. Follow livetraffic.com for the latest traffic information.

Multiple crews continue to battle a large fire at Cecil Plains in southwest QLD. Frontline resources have been bolstered with a strike team deployed from South East Region and additional aerial assets tasked. If you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Storm Season kicks off with damaging winds hitting Sydney & NSW. Overnight, NSW SES received 200 calls for help as strong winds caused damage, particularly in Sydney Metro, where 150+ volunteers responded to 48 incidents. Read more: ses.nsw.gov.au/news/all-news/…

First responders, we'd love your feedback! 📣 We have teamed up with Deakin University to host a 60-minute virtual research project to explore the experiences of first responders who have taken part in our wellbeing activities in nature. Have your say: pulse.ly/vxhsrm3s85

A lone female police inspector who was nearby rushed to Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney, upon hearing of multiple stabbings. She shot the perpetrator dead. He has murdered 5 people. More are in a serious or critical condition, a police press conference has just heard.

Horrendous events at Bondi Junction. So many lives shattered. Thank you NSW Police, Ambulance and other first responders for all you do. Fortem is proud to support you.