Mates4Mates will be closed for the Christmas break from 4:30pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 8:30am on Monday 5 January 2026. We understand the holidays can be a difficult time for those in our community. If a veteran or their family is experiencing any distress over the Christmas break, they should contact Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or if it's an emergency, please call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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With mates behind you, there’s power to move forward.

At Mates4Mates, veterans and families can find the support they need to reconnect and recover, with help from those who understand the challenges of the Defence Force.

How we can help

Four ways we are actively changing lives

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Mental health and wellbeing services

Treatment to help you manage your mental health, wellbeing and improve your quality of life.

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Physical rehabilitation and wellbeing

Rehabilitation services designed to help you recover from physical injuries and improve wellbeing.

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Social connection activities

Regular opportunities for mateship and peer support through social and family activities.

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Skills for Recovery Programs

Programs that give you the right skills and strategies to manage long-term wellbeing.

Latest news

Manage the holiday season with mindfulness

The holiday season is typically one of the busiest times of the year, with longer school holidays, the Christmas break and New Year’s celebrations, but for some veterans and Defence families it can hold additional challenges.

Exercising for metabolic conditions

When transitioning out of the Defence Force, veterans can experience a range of health and wellbeing changes for a variety of reasons. A common challenge is managing metabolic conditions.

Managing the impact of triggering news

In the current age of 24-hour news cycles and social media feeds, the non-stop exposure to potentially triggering stories can feel almost impossible to avoid.

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