Celebrating 140 years of The Salvation Army Social Services in Australia
November 8 - 12, 2023
MELBOURNE GRAND HYATT
‘Everybody has a work to do'
Celebrating 140 Years of Salvation Army social services in Australia – an Army raised to serve the world.
The ‘Prison Gate Brigade’ – an outreach to men on their release from prison was the first permanent social service of its kind anywhere in the world. It grew from the ministry of Salvation Army Major James Barker who began conducting chapel services in the Melbourne Gaol in 1883.
From there, Salvation Army social services expanded rapidly. Today, supporting those in need in Australia and around the world, continues as strongly and passionately as ever. Please join with us to explore and celebrate 140 years - and beyond - of Salvos social and spiritual service to our community.
Conference content will focus on:
Day 3: Friday, 10th of November – “Who Are These Salvos?”. The historic foundations and present challenges facing Salvation Army Social Work will be explored as well as current principles and practice approaches of our work internationally. ; Day 4: Saturday, 11th of November - A framework for Integrated Mission Delivery for Salvation Army Corps, Community and Social Program ministries. Day 4: Saturday, 11th of November - Youth Celebration there will be youth events held throughout the day and into the evening, find out more here. Day 5: Sunday, 12th of November - Thanksgiving and Commitment Celebration to be held at Project 614, Melbourne | 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne. |
The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.
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.
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The Salvation Army is an international movement. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name with love and without discrimination.