The 2026 Thank a First Responder Day campaign urges Australians to turn basic gratitude into meaningful, supportive action.
Key Points
- Australian emergency services faced unprecedented demand with over 14 million Triple Zero calls made in 2025.
- Research shows that 89% of participants saw improved well-being through Fortem’s targeted mental health programs.
- Fortem Australia is expanding its mental health support services to former emergency workers as research reveals one in three first responders experiences severe psychological distress.
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