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With mates behind you, there’s power to move forward.

At Mates4Mates, veterans and families can find the support they need to reconnect and recover, with help from those who understand the challenges of the Defence Force.

How we can help

Four ways we are actively changing lives

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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.

Latest news

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The connection between attachment styles and PTSD

While often used to explain patterns and behaviours in relationship, attachment theory also relates to how veterans may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Understanding brain injuries in the Defence Force

Brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mild TBIs (mTBIs), such as concussions, are an important health concern within the military community.

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How EMDR supports veterans

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy method used to help with processing PTSD. For veterans, this can help to reduce psychological distress which may be impacting their lives.

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