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A woman wearing a floral shirt smiles warmly, radiating joy and positivity in her expression.

Bills, baby and breakthroughs: How free financial counselling changed our lives

When Bee took maternity leave, she and her husband felt secure in their finances, avoiding impulse buys, sticking to a budget, and investing surplus funds.

Volunteer Jason (centre, in hat) with a Salvos team packing and selling candle bags to support people who are struggling.

Jason's Christmas story

Every year, Jason dedicates three days of work leave to join a team packing thousands of candle bags to sell at Sydney’s Carols in the Domain. Together with his youngest son, he then volunteers during

A wonderful Christmas gift was joyfully given by a Salvos volunteer and her son, bringing lots of happiness and excitement.

7 in 10 Aussies watching spending this Christmas

The Salvation Army this week launched its annual Christmas Appeal. New research by The Salvos, which found over 15.3 million Australians (72%) will be more mindful of their spending this Christmas.

Salvos research uncovers drastic measures to survive

Kids are going without medical care, 1 in 10 respondents are using public bathrooms and 1 in 3 fear they will lose the roof over their heads

Salvos officer assisting homelessness person

Salvos acknowledge budget initiatives, but more work is needed

The Salvation Army acknowledges the Albanese government’s recognition that Australians are doing it tough with its 2025 Budget released last night.

Emergency service volunteers providing food to people who need it.

Salvos need 1000 volunteers

The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) are calling on Aussies to sign up as a Salvos volunteer and help support thousands of first responders and survivors of natural disasters each year.

Image of an individual experiencing homelessness shelters in an alleyway garage doorway.

Have your say: Pulse check on social justice issues

A nationwide survey that led to widespread engagement with national leaders on improvements in mental health, housing affordability and family violence is being run again

The 2023 Report cover shows three women in salvos aprons serving hot food.

Annual Report 2023

This Annual Report covers the social work of The Salvation Army in Australia.

Cairns celebrates Christmas as Cyclone Jasper clean up continues

Salvos team at evacuation centre

Shocking impact of cost-of-living crisis

New research from The Salvation Army has found more than 5.3 million people (26%) will not be able to afford a Christmas meal and 30% of parents are worried their children will go without presents.