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

At Mates4Mates, veterans and their families can find a way forward from service-related injuries. We understand the challenges they face and provide support proven to make a real difference.

How we can help

Four ways we are actively changing lives

Mental health and wellbeing services

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

Social connection activities

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

Skills for recovery programs

Innovative skills-based programs to improve resilience and quality of life.

Physical rehabilitation and wellbeing

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

Our Impact

Mates4Mates is actively changing lives, with over 11,000 veterans and family members having accessed our services across our centres in Australia. In 2023, we provided over 38,300 opportunities for client connection, in person and online.

Helping a mate will change their life and yours

It is only through the generosity of corporate partners, fundraising and donations that we can meet the ever-increasing need for our services and help veterans and their families. Your support matters.

How you can be involved

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Latest news

A message from our CEO on the Government's Response to the Royal Commission

On Monday, 2 December, the Australian Government handed down its response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

How to cope with uncertainty

Uncertainty is the unsettling feeling of not knowing what lies ahead. It is a psychological experience that is deeply uncomfortable for all individuals.

The relationship between social connection and PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by exposure to traumatic events that overwhelm one’s ability to cope. Social connection can help.

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