About the Salvation Army

      

The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Since 1880 right across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. We’re involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice. Since our foundations in nineteenth century London, we express our faith in charitable work to provide both the spiritual and the social support.

We believe that with one hand we reach out to God and with the other we reach out to the world. As both a church and charity, we can preach and speak about justice, compassion, and other issues that support the welfare of others and see them as a whole person – body, mind and spirit.

Mission and vision

Our mission

The Salvation Army Australia is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.  

We share the love of Jesus by: 

• Caring for people
• Creating faith pathways
• Building healthy communities
• Working for justice 

Our vision

Wherever there is hardship or injustice, Salvos will live, love and fight, alongside others, to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus.

Our values

Recognising that God is already at work in the world, we value: 

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Respect
• Diversity
• Collaboration 

We commit ourselves in prayer and practice to this land of Australia and its people, seeking reconciliation, unity and equity. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.

We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.

 

We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.

Our mission internationally

The Salvation Army has an international mission statement that sets the identity and direction for every command and centre that the Army operates:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.