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Skills for Recovery Programs

Programs that give you the right skills and strategies to manage long-term wellbeing.

Our Skills for Recovery Programs are group-based clinical programs designed to provide veterans and family members with opportunities to develop important skills and strategies to manage their mental, physical, and social health and wellbeing now, and into the future.

These programs focus on a variety of topics, helping the Defence community to work through health concerns including sleep health, relationship management, addiction, and persistent and chronic pain. 

Most Skills for Recovery Programs are run multiple times throughout the year and can be delivered either in person or online. 

To find out more about our Skills for Recovery Programs, view our current programs and workshops below, or contact us.

Our programs

Mates4Mates One-Day Wellness Programs

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Mates4Mates Online Sleep Program

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Mates4Mates Online Learn More, Drink Less Program

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Mates4Mates Healthy Relationships Program

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Mates4Mates Understanding Addiction Program

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Mates4Mates Partners and Carers Program

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Mates4Mates Clinical Tai Chi Program

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Mates4Mates New Year, Healthier You Program

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Mates4Mates Persistent Pain Program

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Our workshops

Mates4Mates Online Explain the Brain Workshop

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Mates4Mates Online Pain Education Workshop

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Mates4Mates Heart Health Workshop

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Mates4Mates Falls Prevention Workshop

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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.