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Salvos in the trenches to battle veteran homelessness
Words Darryl Whitecross The Salvos are at the front line of a fight against increasing homelessness among veterans of Australia’s defence forces through their Veteran Support Program (VSP) in Q...
Youth refuges staying positive as lockdown hits hard
Words Jessica Morris Melbourne’s second COVID-19 lockdown is taking a mental and physical toll on everyone, but it has become an especially tough time for vulnerable young people in the city. Y...
Ongoing drought assistance brings relief in tough times
Throughout years of crippling drought across the country, Salvation Army rural chaplains, disaster recovery specialists, pastors and support workers have stood alongside those impacted most, including...
The big cover-up
Restoring the original beauty of who we are Words Danielle Strickland When my sister moved into a new house recently, I had the capacity and time to help her with a project. My soft, fragile hands wer...
Peace in the pandemic
Jessica's faith and trust in God gives her peace and strength, despite the circumstances. Photo Atul Vinayak on Unsplash. Words Jessica Morris How to find strength and assurance in the middle of uncer...
Never alone
Julie had felt so lost for so long that she didn’t realise God had never left her. Words Julie Maclean I grew up in Lake Macquarie in the Hunter region of NSW. We weren’t a church-going...
Salvos bring hope to remote rural regions
Supporting farmers and communities affected by drought.
A head held high
How focusing on helping others can be a key to overcoming sadness and despair.
Eplus local on the job to support refugees
Major Karen Elkington conducts intake interviews as the first step in the process of helping asylum seekers find employment. Words Simone Worthing Mary is a single mother who arrived in Australia from...
Dads and daughters - building new lives
Gawler Salvos embrace single fathers as they escape challenging pasts