About Us

The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. We’re involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice.

Since our foundations in nineteenth century London, we express our faith in charitable work to provide both the spiritual and the social support. We believe that with one hand we reach out to God and with the other we reach out to the world.

As both a church and charity, we can preach and speak about justice, compassion, and other issues that support the welfare of others and see them as a whole person – body, mind and spirit.

Our Mission

The Salvation Army Australia is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.  

We share the love of Jesus by: 

• Caring for people: We care for people because we believe that every person is made in the image of God and has dignity, worth and significance – regardless of wealth, status, beauty, education or employment status.
• Creating faith pathways: We create faith pathways because we see people holistically. We believe that people have material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. We will be sensitive to opportunities to offer prayer and speak to people about the love of Jesus.
• Building healthy communities: We build healthy communities because we believe that every human being is made in the image of God and flourishes best in a community of supportive, generous relationships. The biblical image of God is a community of persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• Working for justice: We work for justice because we believe that every person, made in the image of God, flourishes best in a world that is fair and equitable. The God of the bible loves justice.

Our Vision

Wherever there is hardship or injustice, Salvos will live, love and fight, alongside others, to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus.

Our Values

Recognising that God is already at work in the world, we value: 

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Respect
• Diversity
• Collaboration 

We commit ourselves in prayer and practice to this land of Australia and its people, seeking reconciliation, unity and equity. 

Our Mission Internationally

The Salvation Army has an international mission statement that sets the identity and direction for every command and centre that the Army operates:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The Salvation Army Merri-bek (Moreland) Corps acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future. Merri-bek (Moreland) Salvos is situated on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people.

We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.