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Mates4Mates Online Sleep Program

  • Are you struggling with your sleep?
  • Are you looking to develop healthier sleeping behaviours?
  • Do you want to explore sleep from a physiological, psychological and practical perspective? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then our Online Sleep Program might be for you.    

What is the Online Sleep Program? 

Facilitated by Mates4Mates counsellors and social workers, this online program aims to teach veterans and family members skills and strategies for improved sleep, as well as explore and understand sleep from a physiological, psychological and practical perspective. 
 
In a group setting, you will have the opportunity to engage with the facilitator and other participants as you learn about the importance of sleep and healthier sleep behaviours.
 
This 4-week program will cover a range of topics including:
  • Biology of sleep and circadian rhythms 
  • Sleep hygiene tips
  • Progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness
  • Managing intrusive thoughts and relaxation
  • Diet, exercise and health impacts. 

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 Thursday, starting 5 June to 26 June 2025, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (AEST).

Veterans who are interested in participating in the Online Sleep 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 Friday, 9 May 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 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.

Sleepy's, the mattress experts.
Mates4Mates Online Sleep Program is sponsored by the team at Sleepy's.

Online Sleep Program 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 new client form online and our team will be in touch soon.