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Gold Medal Services<br />
If you live or work on base –<br />
especially Defence Establishment<br />
Berrimah and Larrakeyah<br />
Barracks - you have probably<br />
seen our friendly plumbers fixing<br />
water leaks, servicing pumps and<br />
doing all the other things that<br />
plumbers do.<br />
Gold Medal Services has been working<br />
on Territory Defence bases since 2002.<br />
We have a passion for supporting<br />
Defence Operational Capability and<br />
were proud winners of the 2021<br />
Ministers Award for Excellence in the<br />
Defence Industry.<br />
In addition to plumbing, our group of companies also<br />
undertake jet vac truck hydro excavation, CCTV of<br />
underground services, ground penetrating radar (GPR), fire<br />
protection, electrical services and project management.<br />
Signing up to the Veterans Employment<br />
Program this year was an easy decision. We have<br />
always valued the significant skills and experience<br />
that Australian Veterans can offer. As a business<br />
committed to training, we also support all our staff<br />
to develop new skills and knowledge and be the<br />
best that they can be.<br />
So, if you are looking at<br />
transitioning out of Defence<br />
or a family member looking<br />
for a new challenge, give us a<br />
call to find out what<br />
opportunities we have<br />
available.<br />
Diving into it!<br />
A group of veterans recently took the plunge and<br />
completed an introduction to scuba diving session<br />
alongside the Mates4Mates team with the help of<br />
Learn to Dive Darwin.<br />
Image: Todd the dive instructor shows the veterans how it’s done.<br />
Mates4Mates Announces<br />
New Regional Manager<br />
Mates4Mates is excited to welcome a new Regional Manager for the Northern Territory,<br />
Marcia Morgan, who is based in Palmerston. A 15-year Australian Army veteran and the<br />
previous Mates4Mates North Queensland Regional Manager, Marcia steps into the role<br />
with a strong background in working with veterans.<br />
Marcia has been with Mates4Mates since 2018 and brings a deep passion for helping the veteran<br />
community and creating meaning through connection.<br />
Marcia will lead the Northern Territory Mates4Mates team to manage the growing services and<br />
activities, including the exercise physiology program, social connection activities, and various clinical<br />
recovery programs which are designed to provide veterans and their families with opportunities to<br />
develop new skills and learn techniques to help them move forward from the impacts of service.<br />
“As a fellow veteran, I realise the importance of the support and connection that Mates4Mates<br />
provides those of us who have served and our families. <strong>The</strong> positive impact I have seen over the<br />
years is truly inspiring and I look forward to working with veterans in the Territory to help improve<br />
the lives of many more in the future,” she said.<br />
Join Free Hydrotherapy and<br />
Group PT Sessions<br />
While it’s well and truly the dry season, which is the perfect time to enjoy long walks<br />
during the day, Mates4Mates has some other wellbeing options for veterans and their<br />
families to think about too.<br />
www.gmsnt.com.au | 08 8947 3000<br />
Mates4Mates is running free weekly group hydrotherapy and group physical therapy (PT)<br />
sessions supervised by exercise physiologists for registered Mates.<br />
Classes run every week through to the end of <strong>July</strong>, and offer a professional, safe and friendly<br />
environment to help you discover the benefits of physical rehabilitation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> hydrotherapy classes run every Thursday morning and are a low-impact, water-based activity<br />
that helps reduce pain and improves mental health for relaxation and recovery.<br />
<strong>The</strong> group PT classes, running every Wednesday morning, are designed for all levels of fitness and<br />
agility, and focus on exercises for cardiovascular fitness, strength, and mobility.<br />
<strong>The</strong> group PT classes are held at the Vitality Health & Rehab Clinic and group hydrotherapy<br />
classes will be held at the Palmerston Swimming & Fitness Centre.<br />
Image: Veteran Leon, left, and veteran Nicole, far right take their<br />
cues from the instructor, middle.<br />
To join Mates4Mates and access these classes, please email ntactivity@mates4mates.org and a<br />
team member will be in touch to see how they can help you.<br />
Darwin to Join Palmerston<br />
with Wellbeing Centre<br />
Mates4Mates has confirmed there will be two Veteran and Family Wellbeing Centres, one<br />
in Darwin and one in Palmerston, housing a number of support services to create a onestop<br />
provider for veterans and their families.<br />
A brand new centre will open in Darwin at 39 Stuart Highway and work is underway to create<br />
a safe space to access not only Mates4Mates services but other key ex-service organisations<br />
too.<br />
In Palmerston, the interim centre will continue to look after veterans and their families until a new<br />
site is confirmed.<br />
Image: From left to right: Veteran Darryl, instructor Todd, and<br />
veteran Lockie.<br />
“<strong>The</strong> two-centre model will provide the best outcomes for veterans and their families, and having<br />
a multi-provider centre with so many services available from a range of organisations is going to be<br />
fantastic,” said Mates4Mates Northern Territory Regional Manager, Marcia Morgan.<br />
Any current or ex-serving Defence Force members and their families<br />
who are looking for support or more information about Mates4Mates<br />
can email nt@mates4mates.org.au or visit www.mates4mates.org.<br />
14 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Ender</strong> | Tri-Services <strong>Magazine</strong> Incorporated JUNE/JULY <strong>2022</strong> 15
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