Category: Meet Our Supporters
Caring for people still an honour for Bert
12 June 2017
Major Bert George, a retired Salvation Army officer, has always loved caring for people. He began official Salvation Army ministry in 1970 with his wife Jean, and during their careers they ran Salvation Army churches (corps), social services in Austr...
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Real estate rider braves French 'hell'
3 May 2017
Newcastle real estate director Scott Walkom endured 275km of cycling 'hell' in France recently to raise funds and awareness for The Salvatio...
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World Social Work Day
21 March 2017
Today is World Social Work Day, a day to recognise and celebrate the unique and significant contributions of the social work profession. We ...
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A life-changing investment
30 January 2017
Jason Poutawa was 10 when he, his mother and brother moved into a government housing estate in which youth riots, drugs and violence meant m...
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Honoured friends partner to restore pride
20 December 2016
Money bequeathed to The Salvation Army by Honoured Friends means capacity to deliver essential services to those Australians putting their h...
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The refugee's advocate
20 June 2016
An hour or two in conversation with Samuel Pho puts life into perspective. Samuel is a refreshing character. He knows adversity firsthand as...
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Age no barrier for loyal volunteers
15 June 2016
There are many tireless volunteers in The Salvation Army, but 98-year-old Gladys Kidd could be one of the most inspirational. ...
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Ministry of presence on the front line
22 April 2016
Anzac Day will take on even greater significance this year for Captain Lyndley Fabre, Chief Commissioner of The Salvation Army Red Shield De...
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Having the courage to follow
29 February 2016
Grafton Salvationist Samuel Bacon and his family have invested more than 10 years of their lives into helping the people of Timor-Leste, a s...
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Dubbo family serving God in Siberia
15 February 2016
Siberia is not generally the sort of place to which you would go for a relaxing holiday. By Australian climate standards, Siberia is freezin...
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