Category: Stories
10 terrific tips for a low-stress and meaningful Christmas on a budget
23 November 2023
Goodness, it's almost Christmas! Again! As we approach the season, it's important to find ways to budget and enjoy Christmas without breaking the bank....
Read moreThe light of Christmas goodness and hope - joy for the giver and receiver
11 November 2023
Julia explains that serving others has always been a way of life for her and her husband Michael who both grew up closely connected with The...
Read moreVolunteers shine the light of goodness
10 November 2023
"To volunteer for Salvos before Christmas makes Christmas really Christmas," says Trevor. People appreciate that you take the time to listen...
Read moreTy's Christmas of light and hope
10 November 2023
Ty, works as an Aboriginal drug and alcohol mental health counsellor. He firmly believes there is hope for every person to find healing and ...
Read moreChristmas chaplaincy shining the light of God's goodness
10 November 2023
Grant's story on how a chaplain helped transform his life from being remanded in Paramatta prison to a Salvos officer heading a chaplaincy t...
Read moreA Christmas miracle of light, life and connection in Tassie
10 November 2023
Rachel shares the story of Christmas celebration at the Salvation Army Housing Tasmania (SAHT) and how happy it is to see the tenants enjoyi...
Read moreShining the light of goodness and care - Christmas after catastrophic floods
9 November 2023
Salvos officers Donna and Phil say last Christmas was tough after flooding in the NSW Northern Rivers region, but community generosity helpe...
Read more12 days of goodness this Christmas
6 November 2023
Use this advent calendar to share and experience goodness as you count down to Christmas. To create a lasting feeling of goodness and happin...
Read moreAustralia’s Christmas spending statistics – What will it cost you?
15 November 2022
Early Christmas statistics predict Australians are expected to spend $63.9 billion in the pre-Christmas sales period. This is 3 per cent mor...
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