Northern Territory

This primary school program introduces the Salvation Army and encourages young people to recognise their social impact. Using videos, discussion and an optional fun activity, students explore the concept of ‘caring’ and the ways that children and young people can positively support their communities and contribute to social change.

Level: Primary (Grades 3-6)

Attendees: 25 - 50 students

Duration: 30 - 40 minutes

Hear about the prevalence and experience of homelessness in Australia. This workshop is designed to safely prompt consideration to the drivers of homelessness and the way Australians are experiencing homeless. Using story, the workshop encourages empathy and empowers young students to act for social change. Together, we explore how the Salvation Army is responding including discussion around the supports we provide and our work in prevention. Students should leave the program with a deeper understanding of why homelessness occurs and how they can best respond in future. 

Level: Secondary (Year 9 +)

Attendees: 15 - 50 students

Duration: 50 minutes

In this online workshop, students explore experiences of poverty in Australia and consider the drivers of inequality. An interactive budgeting activity stimulates discussion about hardship and the cycle of poverty. Students learn about The Salvation Army’s work to interrupt this cycle and are encouraged to apply a justice lens and act compassionately.

Level: Secondary (Year 9 +)

Attendees: 15 - 50 students

Duration: 45 minutes

Salvos Stores ‘Partnering for Purpose’ Program

This educational workshop compliments Salvos Stores ‘Community Partnership Program’ (CPP). The Community Partnership Program is a meaningful opportunity for schools to give back to their community AND fundraise for their own school project. We invite students to fill eco-friendly bags with items of clothing to be donated to Salvos Stores. For each bag received, Salvos Stores will donate $5 to fundraise for a program at your school, like breakfast club or your school veggie patch. Salvos Stores is investing in this opportunity as it aligns with our commitment to sustainability and increases the volume of donations and in turn, the amount of funds that can be raised to support The Salvation Army’s social and community services.

‘Support, Sustainability and Salvos Stores’ is the educational component of CPP. Through this online workshop, your students will learn about the fashion industry’s impact on the earth and how Salvos Stores is working to combat this by giving clothing a second life. Further, students will understand how shopping at a Salvos Store helps fund vital social and community services through the Salvation Army.

CPP can be applied to any of The Salvation Army ‘virtual classroom’ programs.

Available from February 2023…

Level: Primary and Secondary programs available (P – 12)

Attendees: 15 - 100 students

Duration: 30 minutes