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Every year, tens of thousands of Australians are left homeless

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Understanding poverty in Australia

Understanding poverty in Australia

Explore the realities of poverty, the factors driving it, and the evidence-based solutions that can help create lasting change.

Homelessness can affect anyone 

Its impacts are far-reaching and long-lasting. On Census night 2021 (ABS):

39%

were living in severely overcrowded dwellings

20%

were in supported accommodation

6.2%

were living in dwellings, tents, or sleeping rough

58%

were under 36 years of age

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Villawood Salvos: Where Christmas means community
24 September 2026

Villawood Salvos: Where Christmas means community

At The Salvation Army's Villawood Community Hub in south-west Sydney, Christmas brings neighbours together through...
A pink teddy bear and a place to belong: Christmas hope at The Salvation Army Unley
24 September 2026

A pink teddy bear and a place to belong: Christmas hope at The Salvation Army Unley

For stay-at-home mum Kim, who faces some health challenges, Christmas support from The Salvation Army at Unley in...
Salvation Army wins Charity of the Year in Most Trusted Brand Awards 2026
11 September 2026

Salvation Army wins Charity of the Year in Most Trusted Brand Awards 2026

Roy Morgan — Australia’s best known and longest established market research company — held its Trusted Brand Awards for...

‘Good’ is faith in action

Spreading hope and walking alongside people in their time of need — it's how we believe in good.
A Salvos volunteer and an older gentleman share a park bench, a coffee and chat.