Whether you need a coffee and a chat, access to support and rehabilitation services, or you want to meet others who understand what you’re going through, you’re welcome at Mates4Mates. 

At Mates4Mates you’ll find a community of like-minded current and ex-serving Defence Force members who have been impacted by service, and their families. Our staff and Mates understand what you’re going through and are here to help – with no judgements or expectations.

The Mates4Mates Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centre in Stuart Park, Darwin includes clinical services, a gym, a veterans’ lounge, as well as a space for social connection activities. Local ex-service organisations also deliver services within the centre, providing an easier approach for veterans and their families to receive more support, more often.

Mates4Mates acknowledges the $5 million grant from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to develop this Veterans’ and Families’ Hub.

For all other services, you will need to join Mates4Mates by filling out our new client form. Once you have joined, you are welcome to come and go as you need for appointments, programs and social connection activities. Activities are also run in surrounding regions including Palmerston.

The centre is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Talk with our staff about activities which may occur outside of regular opening hours.

Please note that the Palmerston Interim Centre closed as of Wednesday, 1 November 2023.

Veterans can stay up to date with what’s happening each week by joining the Facebook group or viewing the Google calendar via the links below. 

Darwin calendar

Darwin Facebook group

RSVP for activity

EOI for activity