Captain Sal
The Salvation Army's new Regional Support Vehicle is designed to give people in the outer communities of the Glenelg Shire, access to services and support that may not be readily available in the area.
This can range from food hampers/vouchers to case management, positive lifestyle programs, teaching technology and other classes - all catered for the unique demographic of each town visited.
The Salvation Army is also partnering with other support services to expand the services that it can provide in a location, including health promotion and support for the indigenous communities.
The vehicle is a converted 12 meter city bus and has been named 'Captain Sal'. The front section operates as a clothing exchange and the back has been converted into a mobile office/interview room for appointments. Two 6x3 meter gazebos extend off the side, providing additional space and shelter.
Captain Sal will visit Casterton (including Merino outreach), Dartmoor, Heywood and Nelson once a fortnight.
Our mission is to work alongside local communities to provide a wide range of support, making access to services easier by coming to you.
We'll be visiting in the same place at the same time - Rain Hail or Shine.
Pop in for a free cuppa and see what's on offer - All Welcome.
Dartmoor
We will be at the Avenue of Honour, Greenham St every Second Thursday including:
- 21st of October
- 4th of November
- 18th of November
- 2nd of December
- 16th of December
After a short break on the 30th of December, we will be back in 2022 starting on the 13th of January.
Nelson
We will be at the Leake St Playground Carpark every Second Thursday including:
- 28th of October
- 11th of November
- 25th of November
- 9th of December
- 23rd of December
After a short break on the 6th of January, we will be back in 2022 starting on the 20th of January.
Casterton (With Merino Outreach)
We will be adjacent to the Kelpie Centre on Wathe St every Second Tuesday including:
- 26th of October
- 9th of November
- 23rd of November
- 7th of December
- 21st of December
After a short break on the 4th of January, we will be back in 2022 starting on the 18th of January.
Heywood
We will be adjacent to the skate park on Scott St every Second Tuesday including:
- 2nd of November - Heywood Lions Club generously providing a sausage sizzle
- 16th of November
- 30th of November
- 14th of December
After a short break on the 28th of December, we will be back in 2022 starting on the 11th of January.
