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My past choices don't define me
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My past choices don't define me

After a life of drink, drugs and criminal behaviour, when Paul met the Salvos, he received unconditional love. Words Paul When I was young, I adored being with my father, but one day he just packed up...

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Speaking in plain English
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Speaking in plain English

Not ghosting God if his message speaks to us  Words James Burns When I first heard the term ‘cancel culture’, I realised I had a problem. I had no clue what that meant.  Now I...

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Embracing life's next chapter
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Embracing life's next chapter

Residents enjoy a range of interactions with furry and feathered friends in Salvos Aged Care centres.  The Salvation Army has provided aged care in Australia since 1899. Today, across Australia,...

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Bringing dignity and respect to older Australians
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Bringing dignity and respect to older Australians

Taking the residents for walks is part of the daily routine for Penny Palmer, lifestyle coordinator at the Salvos Riverview Gardens Aged Care Centre. Penny Palmer is a diversional therapist and lifest...

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Helping young people achieve their potential
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Helping young people achieve their potential

Nidia Danza describes her teaching role at Oasis College as “fun, meaningful and an honour”. Nidia Danza is a secondary school teacher and Vocational Education and Training (VET) coordin...

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Wake me up inside!
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Wake me up inside!

Wanting more out of life is part of the human condition  Words Mal Davies In 1994, guitarist and singer Ben Moody met classically trained pianist and singer Amy Lee at a Christian youth camp. The...

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Best hoof forward
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Best hoof forward

Strengthening families and students through equine therapy  Words Jessica Morris Returning to school after the disruptions of COVID-19 has been challenging for many students. In Geelong, Victoria...

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Kicking life's goals at Oasis
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Kicking life's goals at Oasis

Four of the Oasis Youth Services team at the Wyong centre on the NSW Central Coast.From left: Mathew, team leader, and caseworkers Dane, Emma and Rachel. International Charity Week runs from 5-11 Sept...

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The importance of play
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The importance of play

Sharing a message of love with our kids  Words Anthony Castle  “Will you play a game with me?”  This is the message I hear, more than anything, from my son. He is in his f...

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