Keep your mind and body active.
Step outside your house or go for a walk or run. Play a sport, dance, ride a bike or do some gardening. Find something you enjoy and do it regularly. Exercising makes you feel good and helps to clear your mind.
Bowls Gr8 for Brains
Bowls Gr8 for Brains is a Not-for Profit Community Organization operating Mental Heath support group.
Frontline Wellness
Frontline Wellness and the 000 Foundation are excited to offer the frontline community free yoga classes.
These classes are aimed at current and former first responders (emergency services workers and volunteers incl. Police, PSO, PCO, FRV, AV, ESTA, SES).
Classes are delivered by teachers who have lived experience of frontline work.
Free to participants, smaller class size – mats and props are supplied.
Operation Soul Surf
Founded in mid-2021, Sergeant Barry Randall, decided to combine his passion for surfing and the ocean with his desire to support those who have experienced PTSD and trauma, for Sergeant Randall surfing had always been his escape, a way to destress and release my inner turmoil.
The program is aimed at those with zero surfing experience or perhaps someone who surfed many years ago and would like to start again. The program is open to current or former police, fire or ambulance employees as well military veterans. Want to know more… click on the logo above or the link in the resources section.
Buddy Up Australia
Buddy Up Australia connects current and former serving military and first responders, and their immediate families to their communities through free membership to physical fitness, social activities and purposeful volunteering.
Whether you are still serving or are transitioning away from the emergency service workforce, Buddy Up Australia provides you with a continued sense of identity, connection and purpose. We’re here to help our community thrive and feel the support and inspiration of being part of our tribe.
Chapters are located across Australia, with the Victorian Chapters based in Melbourne and Geelong. Activities are diverse, ranging from relaxing bushwalks, coffee catch-ups, and yoga sessions, to more adventurous activities like fishing, tennis, kayaking and even equine therapy.
Fortem Australia
Fortem Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and a key partner for Ambulance Victoria.
Fortem Australia’s Calendar of Activities: the activities are free to attend for all AV employees and their families. Activities are in Metro and Gippslands areas.
Fitness Passport
Want access to a multitude of facilities, whenever you like and as often as you like? Look no further! A Fitness Passport card paves the way to your health and fitness goals, allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program. Want to know more… click on the logo above or the link in the resources section.
This program is only open to paid employees of Ambulance Victoria. It is noted that ACOs work variable paid hours for AV and it is suggested they contact Tracey Barling to discuss their individual circumstances and eligibility.
Note: This is a national Fitness Passport program restriction, not a restriction instigated by AV.
For full FAQ’s please see Fitness Passport (intranet access required)
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