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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

How to exercise your resilience muscle

While change is an inevitable part of life, it can sometimes stir up feelings of uncertainty. By understanding how we respond to change, we can strengthen our ability to cope and become more resilient.

Keep track of your health goals

New Year’s resolutions aren’t a new concept, but harnessing the motivation behind them to set and track simple goals can help improve your health and wellbeing.

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.

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