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Get help

If you’re currently serving, a veteran, or a family member, it’s easy to reach out for support.

Join Mates4Mates

Whether you need support with a physical injury, struggling with your mental health, or looking to reconnect socially with a supportive community, we’re here to help.

Mates4Mates provides a way forward for current and ex-serving Defence Force members, and family members, looking to reconnect and recover. 

We provide support through our mental health and physical rehabilitation services, Skills for Recovery programs, and social connection activities.

To begin accessing Mates4Mates, simply fill out a new client form and a member of staff will be in touch.

Our services

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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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We are all hesitant to reach out for fear of judgement, not being heard or understood. I could only say that my needs and questions have been met with compassion and kindness. Sometimes it takes more than one go to find the right thing/person/organisation that works with you, please don’t give up.

Rowena, Veteran QLD

Frequently asked questions

The term ‘Mate’ is used to refer to anyone who has joined Mates4Mates and is accessing our services. We’re here to provide mateship and support - everyone that is a member of Mates4Mates is our mate and can find new mates.

If you meet our eligibility criteria listed here, then simply fill out a Mates4Mates new client form to begin the process.
No. Mates4Mates provides support for all current and ex-serving Defence Force members of all ages, ranks, and service areas. No deployment or minimum time served is necessary.
No, all Mates4Mates services are offered at no-cost to eligible Mates and family members.

Get in touch

To find out more about joining Mates4Mates, accessing services or supporting our cause, fill out our form or call 1300 4 MATES (62 837) during business hours.