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As the floods subside, the Salvos rise
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As the floods subside, the Salvos rise

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...

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Belonging to something bigger than ourselves
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Belonging to something bigger than ourselves

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...

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A cry from the heart
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A cry from the heart

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. ...

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Trying to run on empty
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Trying to run on empty

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&...

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The unseen struggle
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The unseen struggle

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...

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Shining a light
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Shining a light

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...

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The affirmation crisis
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The affirmation crisis

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...

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Life in a very different world
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Life in a very different world

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...

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A lesson for the Scripture teacher
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A lesson for the Scripture teacher

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...

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The jigsaw principle
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The jigsaw principle

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...

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