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Refugee week: Lope's story

The Salvation Army Launch Stretch RAP

National Volunteer Week 2025

We honour our over 20,000 Salvos volunteers across Australia. You connect people. You bring compassion into action. You turn faith into service.

Red Shield Appeal research

New Salvos research surveys clients, 55% skipping meals, 23% eating expired food and a staggering 1 in 20 eating from rubbish bins

Responding to veteran homelessness

Cyclone Alfred recovery support

The transforming power of God's love: Gail's story

Along with a small team, including her corps officer (minister), every Friday, Gail lovingly cooks for and serves her community through the ‘Meeting Place’

Finding faith, beauty and purpose through mental health challenges: Justin's story

A plumber by trade, Justin had built a successful business and career. For 18 years, he also served as the Brisbane Broncos’ NRL team mascot and reached the semi-finals of Australia’s Got Talent.

Music, family, faith and love: Bridget's story

Less than three years ago, Bridget — a talented harpist — was in an induced coma, her organs failing due to an illness linked to alcohol use.

Faith, love and second chances: Eric's story

Removed as a toddler from a family plagued by addiction and violence, Eric was adopted by a loving family but later struggled with addiction, crime and broken relationships.