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Shocking impact of cost-of-living crisis

15 December 2023

New research from The Salvation Army has found more than 5.3 million people (26%) will not be able to afford a Christmas meal and 30% of parents are worried their children will go without presents....

10 terrific tips for a low-stress and meaningful Christmas on a budget

23 November 2023

Goodness, it's almost Christmas! Again! As we approach the season, it's important to find ways to bu...

The light of Christmas goodness and hope - joy for the giver and receiver

11 November 2023

Julia explains that serving others has always been a way of life for her and her husband Michael who...

Volunteers shine the light of goodness

10 November 2023

"To volunteer for Salvos before Christmas makes Christmas really Christmas," says Trevor. People app...

Ty's Christmas of light and hope

10 November 2023

Ty, works as an Aboriginal drug and alcohol mental health counsellor. He firmly believes there is ho...

Christmas chaplaincy shining the light of God's goodness

10 November 2023

Grant's story on how a chaplain helped transform his life from being remanded in Paramatta prison to...

A Christmas miracle of light, life and connection in Tassie

10 November 2023

Rachel shares the story of Christmas celebration at the Salvation Army Housing Tasmania (SAHT) and h...

Shining the light of goodness and care - Christmas after catastrophic floods

9 November 2023

Salvos officers Donna and Phil say last Christmas was tough after flooding in the NSW Northern River...

12 days of goodness this Christmas

6 November 2023

Use this advent calendar to share and experience goodness as you count down to Christmas. To create ...

Salvos call on Aussies to do a 'financial health check'

26 July 2023

Set yourself up for Christmas and beyond this year The Salvation Army's Moneycare service is urging ...

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 77% of Australia's hardest hit will go without food this Christmas, Salvation Army research finds

8 December 2022

For 15.7 million Aussies (61%), Christmas will be anything but joyous due to the impact of the risin...

Christmas with the Salvos TV special 2021

10 December 2021

Christmas with The Salvation Army is about celebrating and connecting with people in the community t...

The message of kindness can light up your Christmas

25 November 2021

This Christmas, ask yourself how you can show kindness. What can you do to shine the light of Christ...

Thankful for care through the dark days

29 December 2020

Living through years of severe drought, Sarah says her family has experienced dark days, but her fam...

Christmas hope through dark struggle

8 December 2020

Last Christmas Ellie and her family were homeless and living in a tent. With support from the Salvos...

First happy Christmas at 31

4 December 2020

Lynda had her first happy Christmas at 31, because she and her daughter had their first ever secure ...

Running away to hope

27 November 2020

While Christmas in a women's crisis service could be depressing, Shirley says celebrating Christmas ...

Caring for first responders at Christmas

24 November 2020

After a career working at the frontline of disaster it is understandable if Gary Raymond had a bleak...

Donate to the Christmas Appeal

7 November 2019

Christmas can be a wonderful time, but when a tragedy or crisis hits it can be terribly hard. Child...

We nearly cancelled Christmas

30 October 2018

Jennie, Rob and their three children live out west. After one of their children was seriously injure...

Tough times ahead for Aussies in need

13 December 2017

There's been an alarming increase in the number of Australian children who won‟t receive Chris...

The Christmas Story

30 November 2017

Christmas can be a time of joy, a time to celebrate love for one another, and a time of sharing gift...

Countdown to Christmas blessings

6 November 2017

"The most meaningful and wonderful thing we can give in our lives is love with no expectation of a r...

The gift of hope

26 October 2017

The generosity shown by The Salvation Army and donors had almost overwhelmed them. They couldn’t b...

Experiencing the greatest gift of all

1 December 2016

For children in many countries around the world, Christmas is a time of great anticipation and excit...

Brennan's story

1 December 2016

We are encouraging the people who are out there really looking after the community, and I’m v...

Douglas' story

1 December 2016

My wife and I come from Christchurch in New Zealand. After the earthquake in 2011 we actually lost e...

Natalie's story

1 December 2016

I was a binge drinker. I would go for days without a drink but then when I did drink I drank very he...

Jan's story

1 December 2016

I call myself an “on-call” Salvo. Having been raised in a Salvation Army Children's Ho...

Maddyson's story

1 December 2016

Thanks to the Salvos I like going to school now. At my old school I was getting into trouble, not do...

Gaynor's story

1 December 2016

My job is high risk. But I know that despite the risks, I need to continue the fight against the app...

Amy finds hope amidst heartache

28 November 2016

Please Donate Despite facing unspeakabl...

Salvation Army poll reveals how worried Australians are about the cost of Christmas

23 November 2016

Tens of thousands of families across Australia will face tough times and heartbreak this Christmas, ...

Christmas Budgeting Tips

8 November 2016

A budget is a very important tool and will help guide you through this time of the year when we tend...

10 steps to Christmas shopping

8 November 2016

Kristen Hartnett, Salvation Army Moneycare Counsellor, shares her plan to cut the financial stress o...

Kids Christmas Magazine

8 November 2016

The Salvation Army has produced a Christmas magazine for kids filled with fun puzzles, stories and c...

Engaging with older people at Christmas

8 November 2016

Engaging with older relatives can be difficult for some people - so we have made a list of ways to e...

Tips to have a fun and safe Christmas

8 November 2016

The Salvation Army's Craig Stephens shares some tips for a fun and safe festive season....

Amy finds hope amidst heartache

1 November 2016

Despite facing unspeakable tragedy, Amy has a quiet resilience and depth to her life that inspires h...

Food and gift support

21 October 2016

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Providing light in drought's darkness

22 February 2016

Emily, a mother of three young children, had a life-changing encounter with The Salvation Army in a ...

#spreadthehope bus - Christmas 2015

18 December 2015

We hit the streets of Sydney to spread some hope this Christmas....

7 ways you can give Hope this Christmas

15 December 2015

This Christmas, we think no-one should have to go it alone. Join us in spreading hope where it's nee...

Nourishing the soul through food

10 November 2015

TV chef Zoe Bingley-Pullin spoke to us about her passion for food, healthy eating and support of the...

Donate to the Christmas Appeal

26 October 2015

Christmas can be a wonderful time, but when a tragedy or crisis hits it can be terribly hard. Child...

Tips for a thrifty Christmas videos

31 October 2014

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The Ham Family

28 October 2014

Meet the “Ham Family”, affectionately named for 17-years of volunteer service carving Christmas ...

A new Christmas tradition

1 November 2013

This Christmas, Major Robbin Moulds encourages you to establish new family traditions. ...

Christmas reborn

1 November 2013

Major Beth Twivey shares about the moment that changed the way she celebrated Christmas....

Christmas gifts up in flames

1 November 2013

Please read this devastating story of Sarah and family, their house was completely burnt down during...