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New Salvos Report exposes Cost-of-Living Emergency for Australia's Poorest
27 May 2026
91% skipping meals, 60% eating expired food and 1 in 5 eating from bins The Salvation Army today issued an urgent warning that Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is spiralling into an emergency for the nation’s most marginalised people,...
Read full storyChildren bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis, going entire days without food
5 May 2026
Almost 9 in 10 parents going without food so kids can eat, over one third can’t afford doctors for kids and a shocking 1 in 5 say the...
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The Salvation Army assists Northern Territory community recovering from devastating floods
25 March 2026
In the wake of devastating flooding and the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle, as well as the threat of more flooding in the Northern Te...
Read full storyNew Chapter for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services as The Salvation Army Expands to Multiple Community Sites
13 February 2026
The Salvation Army is entering an exciting new chapter, announcing the relocation of its long-standing residential drug and alcohol rehabili...
Read full storySalvos encourage financial health check this Moneycare Week
20 January 2026
9.7 million Australians starting 2026 in debt, 45% feeling pressure to spend more than they can afford Most Australians have never heard of...
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Salvos reveal the hidden cost of Christmas
10 December 2025
1 in 5 Australians sacrifice healthcare - Millions going without food - 1 in 10 fear their children will go hungry The Salvation Army has de...
Read full storyThe Salvation Army Welcomes Extension of Additional Referral Pathway to 2027 to Strengthen Support for Modern Slavery Survivors
8 December 2025
The Salvation Army welcomes the Department of Social Services decision to extend the Additional Referral Pathway program to 30 June 2027, pr...
Read full storySalvos 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...
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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...
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