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SHAPE Defence recommits its support to the veteran community

19 March 2025

Mates4Mates is excited to announce that we are once again partnering with SHAPE Australia as their charity of choice partner for their Defence business unit.

After the success of the partnership’s first year, SHAPE Defence have committed to continue its fundraising efforts for Mates4Mates to support veterans and families to reconnect and recover. 

A trusted national delivery partner for the Defence, SHAPE fundraised more than $40,000 for Mates4Mates in 2024. SHAPE Group Manager – Defence and Federal Government, Mitch Flynn explained that they were looking forward to providing even more support to Mates4Mates and the veterans and families we provide services to. 

“We’re incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Mates4Mates and build on the impact we’ve made together,” Mitch said. 

“Supporting veterans and their families is something our team is deeply passionate about, and we’re committed to raising even more funds to help Mates4Mates deliver essential services to those who have served.”
 
Mates4Mates Chief Executive Officer, Emma Whitehead also highlighted the importance of this ongoing partnership. 

“It’s through the generosity of SHAPE and their Defence team that allows us to continue meeting the ever-increasing need for more services within the veteran community,” Emma said. 

For more information about SHAPE Defence, please visit their website: shape.com.au/defence/

To find out more about our services at Mates4Mates, make the call that makes the difference on 1300 4 MATES (62 837).  

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