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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

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

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’

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

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

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”

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

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

‘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

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The Salvation Army acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.

The Salvation Army is committed to ensuring the provision of safe and inclusive environments for children, young people and vulnerable people where they feel respected, safe, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation.