Who we are

Mates4Mates is one of Australia’s leading veterans’ charities actively changing the lives of current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and families.  

We provide a way forward for those who need support to reconnect and recover.

In Australia, there is estimated to be more than half a million veterans, many of whom face the mental, physical, and social impacts of service. At Mates4Mates, we provide support to help the Defence community through the challenges they may face with a range of services tailored to all aspects of health and wellbeing.

Mates4Mates is here to support current and ex-serving Defence Force members and families through our mental health and physical rehabilitation services, skills-based recovery programs, and social connection activities.

Many Mates4Mates staff come from all areas of the Defence community and understand what it means to serve, and the challenges faced by veterans and family members alike. Our highly skilled team is ready and available to provide support to you and your family when you need it.

We build communities for current and ex-serving Defence Force members and families to come together and find support across Australia, with services offered at Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centres in North Queensland, South East Queensland, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory, as well as in outreach areas.

The support of the Defence community, fundraisers, donors and corporate partners is critical to our work and helps us meet the ever-increasing need for these services. Every generous donation we receive helps us to support more veterans and families each day.