Frequently Asked Questions

We are grateful for the many students who choose The Salvation Army for their assignments and research. To help you, we have compiled a list of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

We hope this information will provide the details you need to complete your assignment. 

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Student Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Accessing services - how do people apply - who is eligible - are there any fees?

  2. Administration - who is your parent body - how is The Salvation Army organised - what are the ranks or levels in the hierarchy?

  3. Aims, goals, values and mission statement - and how are they achieved?

  4. Beliefs - what are the religious practices and beliefs of The Salvation Army?

  5. Donations - how are funds raised - how many people - how much money - how are donations used - why should people donate?  

  6. Funding - what are our sources of funding - what is our budget?  

  7. Helping people - how many people - how does The Salvation Army assist?  

  8. History - where did The Salvation Army start - where did it get its name - how long has it been in Australia - when did the Red Shield Appeal start?  

  9. Involvement - how do people become a member or get involved?  

  10. Logos and images - can I use them in my assignment?  

  11. Membership - how many members - how many employees - how many churches?  

  12. Position and policies - how does The Salvation Army feel about issues such as abortion, euthanasia, gambling, homosexuality, etc.?   

  13. Society and the Salvos - what is our legal definition - what is the public perception - what government regulations apply - what are our responsibilities - what are our issues of concern - what conflicts and influence do we have in communities?  

  14. Symbols and uniforms - why are they used - what do they represent?

If you still have questions:

  • Make sure that you have searched the website thoroughly – the answers to most student enquiries can be found here.
     
  • If you need to interview a member of The Salvation Army, or if you have further questions regarding our mission, beliefs, values, or how we help the community, click here to find your local Salvation Army corps (church). The officer there will be able to help you.
     
  • To get more information on our welfare or social work or a specific service (i.e. youth services or addiction services), click here to find and contact your nearest centres.
     
  • If there’s some information you think we should add to the above Student FAQs, please contact us by writing to: salvosaus@aus.salvationarmy.org