We're about people finding freedom
The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church.
Our faith convinces us that hope, purpose and fulfillment can be everyone’s story. Whether you’re looking for connection, guidance or a community of like-minded people, The Salvation Army welcomes you.
Our local churches offer a community and we provide a huge diversity of spiritual and social activities. We invite everyone to give us a call or drop in for a chat.
If you've got questions about faith, you want to explore Christianity, or you'd just like to connect with other people in your community then our churches can help.
The Salvation Army Northern Hub encompasses Ayr, Charters Towers, Ingham and Townsville - a vibrant region putting Christian love into action, with many expressions meeting the spiritual and practical needs of our communities.
Red Shield Appeal
Every 17 seconds, The Salvation Army in Australia helps someone in need. And this help is made possible through the generosity of people like you, who support the Red Shield Appeal.
The compounded impact of the financial and social events of the past few years means homelessness and hardship is fast becoming the reality for an increasing number of individuals and families, including more employed Australians.
The Salvation Army has walked alongside Australians for over 140 years — providing shelter, safety and support to those in need. Over the last financial year, we provided over 1 million nights of accommodation and more than $24 million in financial assistance via cash, gift cards, vouchers and more to those in need.
But our work is far from over.
This Red Shield Appeal, we ask you to support us, and be the hope people desperately need to move through uncertainty, towards stability.
The 2026 Red Shield Appeal national Doorknock weekend is scheduled for 30–31 May 2026. While the appeal runs throughout April, May, and June, this weekend marks the primary community fundraising focus.
The Salvation Army acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters throughout Australia.
We pay our respect to Elders and acknowledge their continuing relationship to this land and the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.
We also acknowledge future aspirations of all First Nations peoples.
Through respectful relationships we will work for the mutual flourishing
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and non-Indigenous Australians.
We commit ourselves in prayer and practice to this land of Australia and its people, seeking reconciliation, unity and equity.