Stories
The fight to keep heads above water
13 August 2012
“We’d never missed a mortgage repayment. Then all of a sudden (in the economic downturn) my husband lost his job after working...
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A song from the heart
6 August 2012
“People often join clubs to share an activity and have fun with people they can become friends with. But people who are in boarding...
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Caring with cars
23 July 2012
For those who need to travel for work, study or urgent medical attention to or from areas where public transport is sporadic ornon-existent...
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A burning passion for education
2 July 2012
“The most important advice I give young people is get educated – knowledge is power. Education levels the playing field...
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Littlehales' have Salvo chaplains to thank
14 May 2012
The Salvation Army’s rural chaplains continue to provide assistance for those affected by floods that devastated western New South Wa...
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Brett's Freedom Story
28 March 2012
I went into to Canberra Recovery Services Centre (CRS) on 5th of October, 2011. At the time, I knew I was an alcoholic and basically t...
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Bringing peace to the streets
26 March 2012
“The initial need for what we do was driven by the community. They were not happy about the antisocial behavior.” Salvation A...
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Goats and innovation in aged care
19 March 2012
“‘Recently I watched as one resident took his son and grandchildren out to the animal enclosure. It was a beautiful day and h...
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Financial recovery after floods
12 March 2012
Moneycare is a free financial counselling service which runs in around 40 locations throughout Australia. As part of the ongoing response to...
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New skills, new hope
5 March 2012
“They’re beautiful kids ...They’re starting to get their lives together… and are now doing certificates yo...
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