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

At Mates4Mates, veterans and their families can find a way forward from service-related injuries. We understand the challenges they face and provide support proven to make a real difference.

How we can help

Four ways we are actively changing lives

Mental health and wellbeing services

Treatment to help you manage your mental health, wellbeing and improve your quality of life.

Social connection activities

Regular opportunities for mateship and peer support through social and family activities.

Skills for recovery programs

Innovative skills-based programs to improve resilience and quality of life.

Physical rehabilitation and wellbeing

Rehabilitation services designed to help you recover from physical injuries and improve wellbeing.

Our Impact

Mates4Mates is actively changing lives, with over 11,000 veterans and family members having accessed our services across our centres in Australia. In 2023, we provided over 38,300 opportunities for client connection, in person and online. 

More on our impact 

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Helping a mate will change their life and yours

It is only through the generosity of corporate partners, fundraising and donations that we can meet the ever-increasing need for our services and help veterans and their families. Your support matters. 

How you can be involved

Latest news

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Keeping Connected this Veterans’ Health Week

Veterans’ Health Week is a Department of Veterans’ Affairs initiative that is held annually in October and aims to raise awareness and improve the mental and physical health of current and ex-serving Defence Force members.

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Explaining moral injury

Moral injury is the psychological and emotional distress that occurs when our core values are betrayed. This can include actions that may be contrary to what we consider fair or just.

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Walking around Australia for veterans

Garth Murray is a local Townsville veteran who has been accessing Mates4Mates services since he was medically discharged in 2017. Now, Garth wants to give back to support other veterans and family members.