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Salvos call on Aussies to prepare as disaster season begins
29 October 2025
The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) are encouraging Australians to be alert and prepare for the upcoming summer season, as the risk of natural disasters increases heading into the warmer months. The Bureau of Meteorology has released the out...
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Colonel Winsome Merrett retires after a season of service
2 October 2025
After almost four decades of service, Colonel Winsome Merrett retired as Chief Secretary of The Salvation Army Australia on 30 September 20...
Read full storyThe Salvos' Flying Padre celebrates 80 years of service to Australia's northern most remote communities
19 September 2025
The Salvation Army’s Flying Padre service is celebrating 80 years of reaching outback families across the Northern Territory, Queensl...
Read full storyThe Salvos need help to house and support women and children who are experiencing homelessness
5 August 2025
One in seven people experiencing homelessness are children under 14 As one of the largest providers of homelessness services in Australia, t...
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Colonels John and Lani Chamness appointed to the Australia Territory, effective 1 October 2025.
6 June 2025
Colonels John and Lani Chamness will begin their roles in Australia in October. The Salvation Army’s incoming Chief Secretary, Colo...
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The Salvation Army Launch Stretch RAP
2 June 2025
As part of National Reconciliation Week this week, The Salvation Army are launching their stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025-28,...
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"I'm going without meals... I have considered eating dog or cat food"
21 May 2025
New Salvos research surveys clients, 55% skipping meals, 23% eating expired food and a staggering 1 in 20 eating from rubbish bins The Salva...
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National Volunteer Week 2025
19 May 2025
We honour our over 20,000 Salvos volunteers across Australia. You connect people. You bring compassion into action. You turn faith into serv...
Read full storySalvos acknowledge budget initiatives, recognise there is still a long way to go
27 March 2025
The Salvation Army acknowledges the Albanese government’s recognition that Australians are doing it tough with its 2025 Budget releas...
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