Support for TFS Volunteers and Families
The TFS is committed to supporting all TFS members, be they volunteers or staff, to be mentally and physically fit in order to to be ready and capable to deliver a high-quality emergency response capability to the Tasmanian community.
Our Wellbeing and Support team delivers confidential and proactive wellbeing services to all TFS members that comprises preventative, intervention and promotion elements across a mix of in-house and externally provided services.
It blends the expertise available to create a holistic approach to each individual that seeks or needs support.
In addition to the services that are provided to all volunteers and staff, family members of our values members are also able to access these services, based on their being a direct causal link with their needs in support of volunteers and staff.
MyPulse is a collection of free and confidential health and wellbeing resources and services offered exclusively to TFS staff and volunteers.
MyPulse offers access to:
- Mental and Physical Health Screens
- Confidential personalised external coaching for eligible health screen participants
- Free Health Clinic Consultations (including lung function tests for firefighters)
- Fact sheets, lived experience videos and links to external resources and services
- Useful information and resources for families and friends
MyPulse can help you implement self-care strategies through access to resources and services to assist you in making yourself the priority. The program is designed to help you maintain or improve your mental and physical health and enable you to better help others.