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Pull up a chair. Find your community

Pull up a chair. Find your community

27 April 2026

What is Salvos Community Connect, and how is it quietly changing the way help happens? On a Monday morning in Benalla, in north-east Victoria, the kettle is boiling. Food is cooking. Groceries are laid out for those who need to stock up. Around the r...

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(From left): Fighting Mac William McKenzie, a Sallyman truck, and a Salvation Army Hop In station.

Celebrating a unique army relationship

24 April 2026

By Peter Leahy The Australian Army has an enduring and special relationship with The Salvation Army. It stretches from the horrors of World...

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Ali with her kid

The love that carried Ali: An Easter story of hope

24 February 2026

This Easter, Ali shares her powerful journey of overcoming a childhood of trauma and poverty through faith. Discover how Jesus' love became...

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Terry's Easter story

Rescued and restored: Terry's Easter story

24 February 2026

Once trapped in addiction and crime, Terry found hope and restoration through a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Read his moving Easter s...

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Danielle with Salvos officer

A light in the distance: Danielle's Easter story

24 February 2026

As a survivor of domestic violence and addiction, Danielle's life was transformed by God's grace. Explore her Easter story of healing, faith...

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Greg celebrating Easter with Salvos

Never abandoned: Greg's Easter story

24 February 2026

Greg shares how his trust in God's unshakeable love guided him through professional success and health uncertainty. Discover his message of...

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Dallas at the Salvos church

Unshakeable love: Dallas' Easter story

24 February 2026

After years of addiction and loss, Dallas found peace and freedom through the Salvos. Read how the message of Easter and the empty tomb chan...

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Summer holidays: Simple ways to enjoy the season

Summer holidays: Simple ways to enjoy the season

20 January 2026

Summer holidays in Australia are a special time but they can also be a very stressful one. There are a lot of extra costs, a lot of time to...

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Saving money on back-to-school costs

Saving money on back-to-school costs

14 January 2026

The new school year is upon us. While we all want kids to excel, the cost of equipping them with their school essentials can add stress to t...

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