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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.

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How EMDR supports veterans

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy method used to help with processing PTSD. For veterans, this can help to reduce psychological distress which may be impacting their lives.

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How to recognise chronic or persistent pain

National Pain Week, recognised annually in July, raises awareness around Australia of the impacts of living with chronic pain, highlighting the experiences of those who are affected, and working to increase social understanding of chronic pain.

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How social workers support veterans

Social workers provide an incredibly diverse range of services, including providing clients with a wide scope of interventions and support centred around linking people to appropriate support services and monitoring their progress and wellbeing.

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