The team working from The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) Winnebago distributing flood relief. Recovery work continues in devastated areas of Northern NSW Words Cliff Worthing “T...
Overcoming loneliness and social isolation In the second of our two-part series, Salvos Magazine talks to Salvation Army counsellor Warren Draney and case manager Maris Depers about loneliness a...
Reaching out beyond the tough exteriors Anton* was a tough nut. To be honest, I was quite scared of him. His outward appearance was threatening. He had an earring, a tattoo and was scruffy. ...
Filling up life's fuel tanks Words Belinda Davis I am one of those annoying drivers who does not sense a state of urgency as my car’s petrol indicator starts ticking down towards the ‘E&...
Understanding the impacts of social isolation Salvos Magazine has recently spoken to different people experiencing social isolation. These people come from all walks of life and are often not s...
The Salvos assist women like Elena to work through their trauma, embark on the road to recovery, and rebuild their lives. After experiencing care and compassion from the Salvos, Elena* is now a...
The way out of humiliation and shame Words Paul Farthing As I was taking my twin boys to their first day at school this year, I had a flashback to the fifth grade. Our teacher made us do a creat...
Sadly, the number of people struggling with isolation is growing, both nationally and around the world. These people come from all walks of life and backgrounds and are usually not seen, or known abou...
Building relationships that last a lifetime Words Dean Simpson Many years ago, I volunteered to be a high school Scripture teacher. After several years of doing youth work for the Salvos, I felt...
Developing strategies to get where we want to go Words Belinda Davis When I was growing up, one of my favourite adverts on television was of Australian artist Pro Hart recreating one of his famous dra...