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Tips to enjoy winter school holidays on a budget
15 July 2025
School is out, but now comes the challenge of keeping the kids occupied during colder days. It can be done — without breaking the bank. Check out our list of useful tips and tricks, courtesy of the Salvos Moneycare team, that will help you na...
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Homelessness: a complex crisis in need of a multi-faceted solution
11 July 2025
By Carolyn Russell (Research Projects Officer), Stefano Verrelli (Research Analyst) and Ellie Taylor (Senior Research Analyst) The me...
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Measuring what matters: how outcomes measurement helps us do better for people facing homelessness
4 July 2025
By Stefano Verrelli and Dylan Jansz At The Salvation Army, we believe that taking action means more than just delivering services. It means...
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Salvos continue call for a national housing and homelessness plan
3 July 2025
The Salvation Army calls for a comprehensive national housing and homelessness plan, emphasizing urgent action to address Australia's escala...
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The Social Justice Stocktake: A national wake-up call
3 July 2025
The Salvation Army's 2025 Social Justice Stocktake reveals housing affordability and homelessness as Australia's top social justice issues,...
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No shelter from the storm: the unequal burden of a climate crisis within a housing crisis
3 July 2025
Mieke Waters — The Salvation Army Policy and Advocacy Advisor “No person, country or region will avoid the unpredictable and...
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EOFY made easy: six tips to take control of your money
25 June 2025
The end of the financial year (EOFY) can be a stressful time but also a great opportunity for a fresh start. Now is the time to seize that o...
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Lope's Story: Guided by Faith, Strengthened by Grace
17 June 2025
Lope grew up in a lagoon village in Papua New Guinea, overcoming hardship and loss through faith, family, and a desire to give back. After f...
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Tips to keep your winter electricity bills down
12 June 2025
We all want to keep warm during freezing Australian winters, but nobody likes the high electricity bills that come with it. As we head into...
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