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SAES teams stretched as floods inundate towns

With devastating floods continuing to wreak havoc in south-east Queensland and northern NSW, Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) are on the ground assisting impacted communities.

The Salvation Army supports the people of Ukraine

As Russia’s brutal assaults on Ukraine continues and the violence intensifies, hundreds and thousands of people – mostly women and children – have fled into neighbouring countries for safety.

A Salvation Army Emergency Services food truck

Ready to respond for nation's emergencies

For Australians, the summer season also means disaster season. Ever alert to the possibility of bushfire, flood, storm or cyclone disrupting lives, the last few summers have been worse than most...

Tech threats impact family violence victims

Each year The Salvation Army in Australia assists at least 5800 women and children experiencing family and domestic violence.

Flood relief for inundated Inglewood

Specialist Salvos chaplain supporting women in crisis and beyond

The Salvation Army will be among the millions who observe the annual United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November.

Keeping mental health in mind during Coronavirus pandemic - One year on

The Salvation Army is working hard to maintain connections and support Australians through current COVID-19 restrictions.

Removing stigma and shame from financial struggle

Over Anti-Poverty Week 2021, The Salvation Army Moneycare service is working to destigmatise the issue of financial struggle, which remains a taboo subject for many.

Homelessness: Mortality average of 50 years

New research has shown being homeless multiplies the risk of early death between three and seven times, to an unacceptable national average of 50 years. Even more distressing, a third of such prematur

From despair to hope in COVID times

Experienced chef, Manesh was one of the many people who suddenly faced an uncertain future when the lockdown took hold in 2020.