30 March 2022
Karin, centre, with Salvos officer (pastor), Major Allan Morrison, and financial counsellor, Tracey. An accident in 2014 left Karin traumatised and with a brain injury, but the Salvos have helped restore her confidence, hope, and faith, and she is determined to continue rebuilding her life. Words Karin I migrated to Australia from South Africa many years ago. I had been working in soci...
23 March 2022
Governor-General of Australia, General David Hurley (left) and his wife, Mrs Linda Hurley (right), spoke to East Gippsland bushfire survivor Tanyia Becker (centre) about the support she has received f...
31 January 2022
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...
31 January 2022
Recovery journey starts with taking the first step Words Jessica Morris Isolde Scherrer and the team at the Salvos Gambler’s Help service know that gambling robs people of their livelihood. Eve...
24 January 2022
Photo: Stock Getty Images Through help and support, Val finds strength she didn’t know she had Words Naomi Singlehurst Struggling with the grief of losing her hus-band of more than ...
23 January 2022
In Australia, back-to-school costs come after Christmas time and summer holidays. There’s a great temptation, and sometimes pressure, to buy a whole new set of supplies at the beginning of ever...
5 December 2021
Working group formed to combat gambling harm. Words Jessica Morris Australians have found different ways to cope through COVID-19 lockdowns. While many have been positive, there has been a worrying i...
28 November 2021
Salvo program participants painted images of what poverty meant to them, emphasising the love and support they have received to help rebuild their lives. Art exhibition paints people’s exp...
17 October 2021
Sophia’s life changed through learning essential skills via financial counselling. Words Naomi Singlehurst In Australia, over three million people are living below the poverty line. That’...