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Connect with Mates4Mates services

Here for when you need support.

We understand the challenges that members of the Defence community face and Mates4Mates is here to help you to reconnect and recover.

Whether you’re a veteran or family member experiencing physical injuries, mental health impacts or social disconnection, we’re here to support you.  

To find out more about accessing Mates4Mates support services, please read the eligibility criteria below. 

To book an appointment with a Mates4Mates psychologist, exercise physiologist or physiotherapist, simply obtain a DVA or Medicare referral from your GP and contact us.

To access Mates4Mates social connection activities and Skills for Recovery Programs, please fill out our new client form and a staff member will reach out with more information.

Eligibility criteria

To access Mates4Mates services, Mates must:

  • Be a current or ex-serving member of the Army, Airforce, or Navy. No deployment or operational service is required, nor any minimum time served in the Defence Force.
  • Be an immediate family member (spouse, partner, child) of a current or ex-serving member of the Army, Airforce of Navy.

How to access Mates4Mates services

If you meet the eligibility criteria, simply fill out the new client form. One of our experienced staff members will be in touch to talk further about your application. If you would like to talk with us before applying, contact us.

Complete the new client form

After becoming a Mate, life started to improve. I learnt that if you face your demons, get the right help and treatment, you can turn your life around.

Gary,
Veteran, TAS
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With mates behind you, there's power to move forward.

Frequently asked questions

All partners, spouses and children of eligible current or ex-serving Defence Force members can join Mates4Mates. Your current or ex-serving partner/spouse/parent does not have to be registered with Mates4Mates.

We understand the impact that military service can have on the wider family unit and are here to support you through it. Complete our new client form today.

No. We are here for all current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members of all ages, ranks and from all areas of service. It doesn’t matter where you served or in what capacity.

The term ‘Mate’ refers to anyone accessing Mates4Mates services, whether you are finding support through our mental, physical, or social connection services. 

We are here to provide mateship and support to our Mates, helping veterans and families to reconnect and recover.

As a registered Mate, you can access a wide range of our services including mental health support, physical rehabilitation and social connection activities. 

Our liaison officers, located at our Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centres, can help you find services that are right for you.

Some clinical services may require a DVA or Medicare referral from your GP.

Children are welcome in our Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centres, but we require you to supervise them at all times. 

We also have a number of programs and activities for families, including school holiday programs, which your children are welcome to attend with parental supervision.

Yes. Mates4Mates confidential services are available to all current-serving Defence Force personnel.
All our services are offered at no-cost to eligible Mates and family members.
We provide a number of outreach programs in regional locations to help manage social isolation and connect you with others who understand what you’re going through. 
Find out more here or call us on 1300 4 MATES (62 837).