Gold Coast History
The Salvation Army marched onto the Gold Coast in September 1894, when Adjutant Cain led what was reported to be a very wet open-air meeting in Southport – it bucketed down!
Opening Fire
The Salvation Army marched onto the Gold Coast in September 1894, when Adjutant Cain led what was reported to be a very wet open-air meeting in Southport – it bucketed down!
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Making Music
The Salvation Army on the Gold Coast has had a long history of musical ministry.
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Hamodava send-off
People joke about Salvos being “teetotallers” but did you know that in the late 1800s we actually produced and sold our own brand of tea?
Called Hamodava Tea, it was purchased from overseas, packaged and so...
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Gold Coast Greats - Norma Holmes
Present-day heroes include Norma Holmes, Salvationist and chaplain to the Runaway Bay RSL club for the past 12 years.
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Always about people finding freedom
From the early days when The Salvation Army band used to march down the main streets of Southport, to today, when The Salvation Army can be found in recovery services centres, serving coffee, teaching budgeting skills or...
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In times of need
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of being there in times of need. When thousands of school-leavers descend on the Gold Coast every year for Schoolies Week...
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Community Support
Gold Coast community members have always been big supporters of The Salvation Army and its work. Tony Hickey, from Hickey Lawyers (pictured far left) has been a driving force behind The Salvation Army’s Red Shield...
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The Salvation Army on the Gold Coast today
The Salvation Army on the Gold Coast remains a vibrant expression of God’s love today.
There’s something for everyone at the Salvos, says Salvation Army officer Major Andrew McKeown. Men’s, women...
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