Central Coast History
The Salvation Army ‘opened fire’ in Gosford on 19 January, 1905. Today, the Salvos have spread across the Central Coast, providing practical, spiritual and emotional assistance to all in need.
In times of need - recovery
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of being there in times of need.
The Salvation Army has been assisting people in need of recovery on the Central Co...
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In times of need - emergency services
The Salvation Army maintains a number of Emergency Services teams across the Central Coast, ready to respond in times of disaster.
Recently, they were on hand to assist firefighters battling a blaze at the Somersby recyc...
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In times of need - youth services
The Oasis Youth Centre in Wyong opened on 27 November 1999, as a response to the needs of young people on the Central Coast. Its initiation was a collaboration between The Salvation Army, local and federal government and...
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In times of need - Aged Care Plus
The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus has been providing permanent accommodation and care services to older Australians since 1899.
On the Central Coast, The Salvation Army opened Woodport Aged Care Plus Centre in 1991 to pr...
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Always about people finding freedom - Coralie
Coralie found freedom on the roads through the Wyong Oasis Drive for Life program.
She came to Oasis to reach her required driving hours as she had no one else to help her. It was very frustrating before I came to O...
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