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Why homelessness matters to The Salvation Army
7 July 2026
Strong historical foundation of care Founded in 1865 in London’s East End by William and Catherine Booth, The Salvation Army emerged within a context of widespread poverty and homelessness. From our earliest days as a church and mission moveme...
Read full storyHousing unaffordability forcing Australians into deeper hardship
7 July 2026
Latest research by The Salvation Army Research team uncovers the hidden impacts of the ongoing homelessness crisis across Australia. By Caro...
Read full storyAustralians have proven they care about homelessness
7 July 2026
Now it’s time to act towards ending it — for good! By Jena Clarke, Policy and Advocacy Support Co-Ordinator Does the average A...
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Finding home: why veteran-specific homelessness support matters
7 July 2026
“You can’t look for a job when you don’t even know where you’re sleeping that night. You can’t plan for t...
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From the street up: helping the community find home
7 July 2026
Across Perth, early in the morning, before shops open and the city wakes for the day, small teams are already out on the streets building re...
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Walking together: how lived experience is changing homelessness support
7 July 2026
After years of struggling with homelessness, addiction and profound personal loss, Salvation Army lived experience peer support worker Case...
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A friend in crisis: inside chaplaincy at Melbourne's Gateways homelessness service
7 July 2026
Before there is a bed in crisis accommodation, there is often a long story of loss and grief. For many arriving at The Salvation Armyȁ...
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Reducing homelessness after incarceration in NSW: a culturally informed approach
7 July 2026
A culturally informed Salvation Army program in New South Wales is helping reduce homelessness after incarceration by supporting Aboriginal...
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Five ways to stream responsibly
18 June 2026
The End of Financial Year (EOFY) is a great time to reassess your finances and cut costs — and your streaming subscriptions could be...
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