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Taking stock of social justice
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Taking stock of social justice

A practical approach to the wellbeing, dignity, and safety of all  As the United Nations World Day of Social Justice approaches on 20 February, The Salvation Army Australia is giving a preview of...

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Amplifying the voices of those experiencing injustice
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Amplifying the voices of those experiencing injustice

Jennifer Kirkaldy and her team have recently produced the Social Justice Stocktake report for The Salvation Army Australia. Over the coming months, Salvos Magazine will feature different people from a...

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When silence is golden
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When silence is golden

Simply being there for friends can speak louder than words Words Dean Simpson  It was one of those phone calls you get when the world suddenly stands still, and nothing else matters.  At fir...

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Keeping the joy in life
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Keeping the joy in life

Life is too short not to enjoy jumping waves on the beach Words Belinda Davis When I was young, I loved spending time at the beach. Splashing about in the water and jumping waves were favourite pastim...

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Making friends as an adult
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Making friends as an adult

Building relationships that enrich the quality, health, and enjoyment of our lives  Words Jessica Morris When I was a kid, my best friend was whoever I went to school with. Friendships like that...

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Freedom from a traumatic life
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Freedom from a traumatic life

Salvos a ‘godsend’ for Nicole  Words Darryl Whitecross  Nicole Collins describes her life now as wonderful. She has a full-time job, her own apartment, regularly volunteers wit...

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Finding a place to call home
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Finding a place to call home

Where misfits fit in and belong Words Belinda Cassie It might be surprising to hear this, but I don’t often feel like I fit in.  In high school, when all the other girls had NKOTB (New Kid...

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Friendship that refreshes the soul
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Friendship that refreshes the soul

Making the world a more beautiful place Words Jo-anne Brown It was a moment between mask-wearing mandates. I smiled at a woman in the supermarket, and when she smiled back, I was filled with joy! It w...

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Spencer - becoming who I really am
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Spencer - becoming who I really am

Coming out as a transgender man gives Spencer an authentic life. Words Spencer Viney Life began for me in the regional Victorian city of Ballarat. My parents are Salvation Army officers (pastors), so...

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A new outlook on life
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A new outlook on life

Jenna* and Gavin* rebuild their lives after assistance from the Salvos Gambler’s Help  Jenna and Gavin are two clients The Salvation Army Gambler’s Help service have supported in 20...

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