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Believe in good

Every year, tens of thousands of Australians are left homeless

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Services and support

We have a range of services to help you - providing support for alcohol and other drugs, family and domestic violence, homelessness, financial assistance and more.

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Support people in need

Your donation helps provide practical support, from emergency relief and housing assistance to community programs.

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Let’s end homelessness together

We believe everyone should have a safe, secure and affordable home. Together, we can end homelessness — for good.

Homelessness can affect anyone 

Its impacts are far-reaching and long-lasting. On Census night 2021 (ABS):

39%

were living in severely overcrowded dwellings

20%

were in supported accommodation

6.2%

were living in dwellings, tents, or sleeping rough

58%

were under 36 years of age

News

A Salvos officer offers a hot coffee to a man sitting against a graffiti-covered wall.
20 July 2026

How The Salvation Army helps people experiencing homelessness

Learn how The Salvation Army supports people experiencing homelessness through emergency relief, crisis accommodation,...
Jonathan Dyer, Program Manager of The Salvation Army’s Veteran Support Team.
15 July 2026

Finding home: why veteran-specific homelessness support matters  

People experiencing homelessness often face overlapping challenges including trauma, addiction and a lack of secure...
Casey walking the Great Wall of China
15 July 2026

Walking together: how lived experience is changing homelessness support

After years of struggling with homelessness, addiction and profound personal loss, Salvation Army lived experience peer...

‘Good’ is faith in action

Spreading hope and walking alongside people in their time of need — it's how we believe in good.
A Salvos volunteer and an older gentleman share a park bench, a coffee and chat.