MATES4Mates is here to support local veterans and families.
On July 11 the Tasmanian Mates4Mates team were proud to attend and lay a wreath in honour of the memorial service on King Island.
Both the 80th anniversary of the RAAF Beaufort Bomber crash and the presentation of the King Island World War II Comfort Fund were sincere and thoughtful, and it was really moving to see the community come together in memory.
It was insightful to learn that King Island is known to have a high proportion of their population dedicated to military service, and time on the island certainly showcased this.
I was fortunate to learn what the needs of King Island community are while meeting the wonderful team at the RSL Sub Branch.
Mates4Mates is passionate about working with other ex-service organisations, such as RSL Tasmania and the Sub Branches, to better support the veteran community.
Mates4Mates is one of Australia’s leading veteran charities actively changing the lives of current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members, and their families, impacted by service. Providing support services in Tasmania since 2014, Mates4Mates is committed to the services we offer veterans and their families right across the state. With a dedicated centre in Hobart and an office in Launceston, the team also offer services in outreach areas around Tasmania. Our services include regular social connection through activities that provide opportunities for mateship and fitness, as well as mental health services with our social worker in Hobart who visits our Launceston office monthly and provides phone consults to regional areas weekly.
We understand that travelling off the island to accesses services is not always practical for some. For local veterans and their families with internet access, Mates4Mates have a wide range of online services available including social activities such as arts and crafts, coffee catch ups, trivia, as well as skills-based clinical programs and telehealth clinical services.
To find out more about accessing Mates4Mates services in Tasmania, contact the team on 1300 4 MATES (62 837) or email tasmania@mates4mates.org. We are always looking forward to seeing new faces and welcoming them.