Stories
Bikes and lives turned around in a new recycling venture
4 August 2020
At The Salvation Army, we are firm believers in the power of second chances – helping people manage challenges and find a new way of life. But it’s not just people we help. Bikes are being given a second chance at life on the road, with...
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The long journey to 'home'
31 July 2020
Today, Dianne* has a secure private rental and, with ongoing Salvation Army support, her life is well on track. She live...
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Finding hope after homelessness
31 July 2020
When Adam* heard on the street that his photo was on a wall at The Salvation Army Doorways in Perth, he went in to find out why. His family...
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Salvos meeting lockdown challenges head on
29 July 2020
Victorians never expected to re-enter life in lockdown due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped Salvos across the affected regions mo...
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Salvos support Cobargo through bushfire recovery
27 July 2020
The Salvation Army has been supporting communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires since the very beginning, delivering hope and supp...
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Building resilience after crisis
21 July 2020
We’re only halfway through 2020 but Australians have already seen disaster after disaster unfold. With extended drought overlapping t...
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Manu Feildel serves up hope at Maroubra Salvos
17 July 2020
Right now, we could all do with a little bit of hope and nourishment for the soul – especially if it is plated up by celebrity chef,...
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Scenic Rim farmers thank God for the Salvos
10 July 2020
While Australia’s focus in recent times has been on recovery from the ‘Black Summer’ bushfires and the battle against C...
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Salvos step up support as Melbourne lockdown is reinstated
9 July 2020
While most of Australia slowly and cautiously reopens, the Victorian government has renewed stage 3 lockdown following a spike in COVID-19 c...
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