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Maris builds bridges of understanding and engagement
Maria with her husband Paul at Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory. Words Naomi Singlehurst In the months leading up to NAIDOC Week 2022, Maria – The Salvation Army’s first Abor...
CareerTrackers building bright future for Indigenous interns
The Salvos Harriet Crisp, right, has guided Isobel through her internship. New Salvos partnership brings mutual benefits to all involved Words Naomi Singlehurst Late last year, The Salvation Arm...
Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
Reflections on the NAIOC Week theme CELEBRATE AND COMMIT As a migrant to these lands we now call Australia, I am deeply moved by the resilience, wisdom, creativity, courage and strength of First...
The desire for better connection
Teens struggling to navigate social media in a pandemic world Words Anthony Castle I need a better connection!” You’ve probably heard this cry from many young people. For bet...
Inspecting the foundations of your life
Spending time to discover what really matters Words Phil Inglis One hundred years ago, the builders of my parents’ home thought that they were building with strong foundations – la...
Real joy or toxic positivity?
Finding authentic happiness in times of pain and sorrow Words Jo-anne Brown I’ve been reading about Julian of Norwich, a woman who lived over 650 years ago during a time of seemingly endl...
Speaking from experience
Fleeing domestic violence is not always simple or an easy process for victim-survivors. After escaping domestic violence with the help of the Salvos, Sepideh* now delights in working with the fragile...
'Pain and sorrow' in the world of refugees
Captain Rezo Bakhtadze, at front, was part of the Georgian Salvos team assisting Ukrainian refugees in Romania. Captain Rezo Bakhtadze and his wife, Major Sophie Bakhtadze, are The Salvation Arm...
responding to the refugee crisis
Words Sandra Pawar I attended a showing of the documentary called Syria’s Disappeared at St James Piccadilly, United Kingdom, back in 2018. In addition to the showing of this documentary,...
A day in the life of ... Major Karen Elkington
Major Karen Elkington, centre, says she is looking forward to the day when there is justice for everyone and the asylum seeker and refugee service is no longer needed. Supporting refugees and as...