Happy Naidoc Week
This poster by Maggie-Jean Douglas in 2021 is titled “Care for Country” The artwork includes communities, people, animals and bush medicines spread over different landscapes… Read More »Happy Naidoc Week
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AFRF
The AFRF is a not for profit, charitable organisation powered by volunteers and donations. We serve and honour volunteer and emergency First Responders and their families mental health and wellbeing through peer support, education, and wellbeing retreats.
PTSD Awareness Day – Not all wounds are visible
The 27th June is World Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. PTSD is the most common mental health disorder after depression. Trauma can have… Read More »PTSD Awareness Day – Not all wounds are visible
FRESHER Course
Applications are open – closing very soon – for the FRESHER weekend. If you would like to spend the 6-8 August weekend at the Sylvan… Read More »FRESHER Course
Join the Push-up CHALLENGE
Physical and mental health are not separate – each affects the other. While you may not be up to a push up challenge, looking after… Read More »Join the Push-up CHALLENGE
volunteers day
December 5 every year is International Volunteer Day where we recognise the selfless contribution of our volunteers. The AFRF would like to acknowledge and recognize… Read More »volunteers day
Great news
The Australian First Responder Foundation (AFRF) have secured a venue for the First Responder Emergency Services Health Education Retreat (FRESHER). This next FRESHER course will… Read More »Great news
First Responders Helping with flood emergency
A week ago Emergency First Responders across NSW were activated to support those communities devastated by the floods. Thousands of hours of expertise in water… Read More »First Responders Helping with flood emergency
Flying Our flag
Flying the AFRF flag at the #Frontlinementalhealth Conference at the Gold Coast 2021. Louise Murphy presented on the findings and recommendations of her #ChurchillFellowship report and received amazing support… Read More »Flying Our flag
Wellbeing Summit
We’re pleased to announce that we will be speaking at this FREE online event – The First Responders Wellbeing Summit from 1-5th March 2021 .… Read More »Wellbeing Summit
LAST WISH
On a daily basis, our emergency first responders show compassion and care to those who they serve. Below is just one example of this. Neil… Read More »LAST WISH