2013 : September
Penrith’s freedom hub changes lives
30 September 2013
From welfare and financial counselling to lifestyle programs, the incredible range of services at Penrith’s new freedom ‘hub’ are transforming lives. Read more
From homelessness to honeymoon
27 September 2013
“My favourite part was watching her walk down the aisle, and hearing her say ‘I do”,” says Dave, who married Paula surrounded by their new-found “family” at Brisbane Streetlevel Mission. Read more
30 years of caring
25 September 2013
Salvo Care Line NSW has just celebrated 30 years of caring for people around the clock with a special thanksgiving afternoon tea and service at Sydney Congress Hall. Read more
Battling back to ‘normal’
24 September 2013
Kathleen sums up her journey with a wry smile and says: “I went from a ‘yuppie’ Sydney north shore girl to ‘junkie’.” Read more
Aged Care Plus 2013 Walkathon Highlights
23 September 2013
This year's Aged Care Plus Walkathon raised $100,000 for the Kwetu and Mbagala Girls Homes in Tanzania. Watch highlights from the day here. Read more
Retired officers say ‘yes’ in new book
20 September 2013
Just Say Yes, a beautiful new book profiling the lives of 12 retired Salvation Army Officers, has been launched in Sydney. Read more
NILS makes “best news”
19 September 2013
Sharon Abiah, a Salvation Army volunteer for our no-interest loans scheme (Salvos NILS), won the “Best News Story” award at the recent national NILS conference in Melbourne. Read more
Salvos helping flood victims get back on their feet
19 September 2013
In January this year, flooding devastated the Queensland city of Bundaberg. The Salvos were there to help locals get back on their feet. Read more
‘Bridge builders’ needed
18 September 2013
The Salvation Army Auburn’s services are in demand by hundreds of new migrants and asylum seekers on bridging visas. Read more