Reports from The Salvation Army
2011
The 2011 Annual Report
December 2011 - 6.53 Mb
A look at The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory year.
No home at the end of the Road?
Older single women are facing an increased risk of homelessness in Australia. A combination of low superannuation savings and reduced levels of home ownership means that many of these women have unstable futures.
2011 | Swinburne Institute and The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory | 2936 Kbps.
See also Factsheet PDF file, 1.3 Mb
Are the Homeless Mentally Ill?
This paper by Guy Johnson and Chris Chamberlain (RMIT) challenges the widely believed notion that most homeless people have mental health issues and that mental illness is a primary cause of homelessness. The research involved interviews with clients from The Salvation Army Crisis Services.
2011 | Australian Journal of Social Issues Vol.46 No.1 2011 | 110 Kbps
2011 Economic Situation Survey Report
The personal impact of Australia's current economic situation – A Snapshot
May 2011 885 Kbs
Victorian Bushfire Response Report
In recognition of the two year recovery journey of Victorian communities affected by bushfires
February 2011 617 Kbs
InterChurch Gambling Taskforce Submission to Inquiry into Gambling Reform
January 2011 67 Kbs
2010
The 2010 Annual Report
December 2010 - 3.3 Mb
A look at The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory year.
Perceptions of Poverty
October 2010
An Insight into the Nature and Impact of Poverty in Australia
Download report 9 Mb | Download complete report (with images) 20 Mb
2010 Salvation Army Alcohol Awareness Report
September 2010
Roy Morgan Research
Download report 190 Kbs
Statements for the Federal Election 2010
The Salvation Army has developed key election statements which we believe will assist policy makers redress structural inequalities that continue to contribute to hundreds of thousands of people living in poverty and experiencing homelessness or inadequate housing, poor health, limited education options and few employment opportunities.
Response to the 'regulation & growth of the not-for-profit housing sector' discussion paper
June 2010 - 195 Kb
The Australia Southern Territory has submitted a response to the federal government regarding the current housing crisis. The territory's submission addresses the discussion paper 'The regulation and growth of the not-for-profit housing sector' and points out that low income community members face a challenging housing landscape that grows ever more difficult to navigate.
The personal impact of Australia's current economic situation
May 2010 - 1.59 Mb
Results from research carried out by The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory in 2009 and 2010.
Perceptions of Welfare Research
April 2010 - 91 Kb
Roy Morgan Research
Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment
Feb 2010 - 150 Kb
This submission relates to the Inquiry by The Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee into the impact of the introduction of the Welfare Reform Bill, the 2009 Measures Bill and the Greens Bill.
2009
Annual Report for 2008-2009
January 2010 - 2.3 Mb
A look at The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory year.
Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Suicide Submission
December 2009 - 390 Kbps
This submission draws on the experience of Salvation Army social service centres, Salvation Army suicide prevention and postvention programs, telephone counselling services, feedback received from Salvation Army Officers and employees about their experiences in working with people affected by suicide and most importantly we sought comments from many families who have been involved with our Bereavement Support Programs.
You Think: Your Say
November 2009 - 3.3 Mb
The you THINK: Your Say event was held in partnership between the Australian Government and was designed specifically to provide a platform for young people to talk about their problems with unemployment, homelessness, financial difficulties and access to government services.
This report captures the thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions of the young people who participated in this forum and uses their words to convey to government some important messages.
Does camping count?
October 2009 - 2 Mbps
The Does camping count? report highlights children's experience of homelessness and significant recommendations to reduce the impact of homelessness on children.
Somewhere Safe to Call Home Report
July 2009 - 250 Kbps
Domestic violence against women and homelessness
The personal impact of Australia's current economic situation
May 2009 - 2 MB
Results from research carried out by The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory in April & May 2009
Averting the Social Impact of the Global Financial Crisis
January 2009 - 68 KB
Recommendations of Anglicare Australia, Catholic Social Services Australia, UnitingCare Australia and the Salvation Army
2008
Who Says I Can't Sing? Musical Justice for People with Disabilities
December 2008 - 753 KB
The research highlights the important role that music plays in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged members of our community.
Annual Report for 2007-2008
December 2008
Download Program Statements PDF file, 845 KB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 217 KB
The impact of the global financial crisis on social services in Australia
November 2008 - 410 KB
An Issues Paper prepared by Access Economics for Anglicare Australia, Catholic Social Services Australia, The Salvation Army and UnitingCare Australia
Homelessness Green Paper
August 2008 - 381 KB
Submitted in response to the Federal Government's Green paper on Homelessness: "Which way home?"
A Raw Deal
June 2008 - 3 MB
Prepared by Dr James Rowe, of RMIT University, in partnership with The Salvation Army’s Research and Advocacy Unit, this publication indicates that Commonwealth health policy discriminates against many drug users
FINDING MY PLACE: The Salvation Army's Response to Youth Homelessness
April 2008 - 2.1 MB
The Salvation Army comprehensive response to the National Youth Commission Inquiry into Youth Homelessness (pdf 2.2 MB) titled Finding My Place, details 74 recommendations on how to address youth homelessness in Australia. See also Project Summary (pdf 4 Mb)
2007
ANNUAL REPORT for 2006-2007
December 2007
Download Program Statements PDF file,3 MB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 246 KB
Homelessness in Melbourne: Confronting the Challenge
February 2007 - 2.8 MB
Homeless issues, causes of homelessness, homeless services, working with the homeless, and recommendations.
by Chris Chamberlain, Guy Johnson and Jacqui Theobald - RMIT University
2006
ANNUAL REPORT for 2005-2006
December 2006
Download Program Document PDF file, 4.3 MB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 780 KB
States of Mind
November 2006
Dr. Erica Bell, from the University of Tasmania reports on a best practice framework for women's immediate emergency accommodation SAAP services in Tasmania working with children aged 0-5 affected by domestic violence
2005
ANNUAL REPORT for 2004-2005
December 2005
Download Program Document PDF file, 2 MB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 322 KB
2005 Salvation Army Alcohol Awareness Report
September 2005
by Roy Morgan Research
Download report PDF file, 184 KB
The learning tree
an evidence-based model of a residential service for youth aged 12-18 with drug issues
June 2005
Erica Bell. A University Department of Rural Health consultancy commissioned by The Salvation Army and funded by the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative
ANNUAL REPORT for 2003-2004
March 2005
Download Program Document PDF file, 2.57 MB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 317 KB
2004
Dangers of Drugs: Information, Warnings, Healthy Attitudes
November 2004
A booklet targeted to teenagers and parents to generate awareness regarding the dangers of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Information & Research Unit, The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory, Sydney
View news release
Download booklet PDF file, 518 KB
2004 Salvation Army Alcohol Awareness Report
September 2004
Roy Morgan Research
Download report PDF file, 204 KB
Coping in Times of Crisis or Disaster
August 2004 - 450 KB
Natural disasters. War and the threat of war. Death. Tragedy. Disease. Terrorist warnings and attacks. These events and others can cause anxiety, fear, stress. Even indirect exposure through media coverage of events can take its toll on our wellbeing. This booklet aims to help you identify some of the common signs of stress in yourself and/or loved ones (including children), provide tips for coping and suggest when professional help may be required.
by Information & Research Unit, The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory, Sydney
The Housing and Support Needs of Ex-Prisoners
July 2004 - 718 KB
The Role of the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in supporting released prisoners in Tasmania.
by Teresa Hinton
Counting the Homeless in
July 2004
Analysis of the 2001 Census
David MacKenzie and Chris Chamberlain
Counting the Homeless in Northern Territory 600 KB
Counting the Homeless in Tasmania 707 KB
Counting the Homeless in Queensland 1.5 MB
Counting the Homeless in Victoria 1.2 MB
Counting the Homeless in New South Wales 1.3 MB
Counting the Homeless in South Australia 1.2 MB
2003
ANNUAL REPORT for 2002-2003
November 2003
Download Program Document PDF file, 1.7 MB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 120 KB
ABS Census Report: Counting the Homeless
November 2003
National review of the 2001 Census
David MacKenzie and Chris Chamberlain
Download report PDF file, 752 KB
Submission to the Inquiry into Poverty in Australia
October 2003 - 138 KB
Senate Community Affairs Reference Group
The Salvation Army
2003 Salvation Army Alcohol Awareness Report
September 2003
Roy Morgan Research
Download report PDF file, 53 KB
Who's Using?
August 2003
The Health Information Exchange and the development of an innovative primary health care response for injecting drug users
Dr James Rowe, RMIT University Centre for Applied Social Research
Download report PDF file, 3.3 Mb, 180 pages
Download Executive Summary PDF file, 1.8 Mb, 52 pages
Homeless Careers
May 2003
Pathways into and out of Homelessness
Chris Chamberlain and David MacKenzie, RMIT University
Download report PDF file, 927 KB
Download Salvation Army Response PDF file, 29 KB
No One's Home
March 2003 - 1.6 MB
Homelessness in Victoria's Barwon Region
Cathy Walker
2002
ANNUAL REPORT for 2001-2002
January 2003
Download Program Document PDF file, 498 KB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 153 KB
Women and Domestic Violence: Standards for Counselling Practice
November 2002 - 513 KB
Jan Seely and Catherine Plunkett
2002 Salvation Army Alcohol Awareness Report
September 2002
by Roy Morgan Research
Download report PDF file, 40 KB
Youth Homelessness
July 2002
2001 Census Reveals Need for Urgent Reform
Chris Chamberlain and David MacKenzie, RMIT University
Download report PDF file, 256 KB
Download Salvation Army Response PDF file, 102 KB
Breaking a Nasty Habit
April 2002
Report of the Interchurch Gambling Taskforce
David Hayward and Bev Kliger, Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology
Download report PDF file, 227 KB
2001
ANNUAL REPORT for 2000-2001
March 2002
Download Program Document PDF file, 1.3 MB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 366 KB
A light of hope at Christmas
November 2001 - 188 KB
Statistics and case studies
Emma Daniell
2001 Salvation Army Alcohol Awareness Report
September 2001
Roy Morgan Research
Download report PDF file, 36 KB
Stepping into the Breach
August 2001
Report on Centrelink breaching and its impacts
Amanda Jones with assistance from Suman Joshi
Download report PDF file, 214 KB
Partnership in Action
May 2001 - 1.06 MB
A discussion paper on the Housing Information & Referral role
Sue Grigg and Guy Johnson with assistance from Sally Coutts, Teresa Grant and Nicola Wylie
2000
ANNUAL REPORT for 1999-2000
October 2001
Download Program Document PDF file, 1.7 MB
Download Financial Statements PDF file, 164 KB
Coping with Change
May 2000
A report tracing the development of welfare work in Australia since The Salvation Army arrived 120 years ago
1999
Trial by Legal Aid
A study of the impacts of changes to Legal Aid funding
Billi Clarke & Helen Matthews with assistance from Amanda Jones, 1999
1997
A Working Society?
Keeping the goal of full employment alive
