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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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Finding social connection through team sports

Physical activity has a range of benefits, from managing our heart health, to keeping our muscles and bones strong, and fighting against chronic health conditions.

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Managing male loneliness

Men’s Health Week, recognised from 9 June to 15 June, focuses on not just physical health, but also men's mental health and emotional wellbeing.

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Recognising National Reconciliation Week 2025

In recognition of National Reconciliation Week, Mates4Mates is sharing the story of Aboriginal artist, Ma’sud Ghungarie Sanders who recently created a beautiful piece of artwork for their Head Office.

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Managing lower back pain

Four million Australians are estimated to be living with lower back pain and understanding how to take care of your pain can sometimes be unclear, but there is support available.

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Explaining coercive control

Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour used by one person to dominate, manipulate, or intimidate another. It doesn’t always involve physical violence, instead relying on emotional, psychological, and sometimes financial abuse to gain and maintain control.