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Mates4Mates Online Learn More, Drink Less Program

  • Do you find yourself reaching for a drink more often than you would like?
  • Are you looking to establish healthy drinking habits?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then our Online Learn More, Drink Less Program might be for you!

What is the Learn More, Drink Less Program?

The Learn More, Drink Less Program is an online group program that has been designed to help veterans and family members increase their understanding of alcohol reliance, learn a range of helpful coping strategies including ways to manage cravings, and develop a relapse prevention plan.

Delivered online in a safe, confidential and supportive environment, the program involves four, 90-minute group sessions with a Mates4Mates psychologist, counsellor or social worker. 

The program will provide a space for participants to take steps towards making healthier choices, all while connecting with others who are facing similar challenges. Alcohol reliance and addiction can be complicated – but we are here to help you through it. 

This program will be facilitated via the doxy.me platform. To participate, you will need:

  • PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with video calling capabilities
  • Internet connection capable of sustaining an online video call

Please note, there is a minimum number of participants required for facilitation of this program. The program may be cancelled if the minimum number is not met.

Upcoming Programs

Online

Our next program will run online every Tuesday, starting 18 March to 8 April 2025, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm (AEST). 

Veterans and family members who are interested in participating in the Online Learn More, Drink Less Program will need to undertake an expression of interest (EOI) process. This EOI includes a clinical screening to ensure this program is suitable for you.   

Submit your expression of interest below. 

Expressions of interest close Wednesday, 19 February 2025, however, expressions of interest may close sooner if a large volume of applications are received. It is therefore recommended that expressions of interest are submitted as soon as possible. 

Places in the program are dependent on meeting the selection criteria. Please note submitting an expression of interest does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in the selection process for this program. 

Places in the program are available to veterans and family members registered with Mates4Mates. If you are not a Mates4Mates member and would like to take part, simply complete the Mates4Mates new client form online and our team will be in touch soon.

If you are interested in upcoming programs, please don't hesitate to contact programs@mates4mates.org.

Learn More, Drink Less expression of interest

Due to receiving a high volume of EOIs for our programs, please take the time to provide thoughtful and considered responses to the following questions. This is to confirm that participants selected for the program meet our requested criteria.

To ensure that participants for the program are selected fairly, all EOI submissions will be assessed individually to identify which participants have meet the requirements of the EOI and are most suitable to attend the program.

Please note, we are unable to keep EOIs on file as a waitlist for future programs. All programs require individual EOIs to be submitted.

If you selected no because you are not a Mates4Mates member and would like to take part, simply complete the Mates4Mates online new client form and our team will be in touch soon.