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Held at the college’s School for Officer Training campus at Bexley North on 11 October, the focus of this year’s event was on building and restoring relationships, both in the community and with those who have become disconnected from The Salvation Army over the years.  

“It’s probably one of the most significant days of the year [for the college] where we open our gates and invite both the local community and the wider community to come in and just enjoy a day with us,”said Belinda Cassie, a second-year cadet at the School for Officer Training and chair for this year’s Gala Day.  

“Gala Day is multi-faceted. We want to see connections made with our local community, but we are also starting to recognise the rich missionary field within The Salvation Army. Many people who have disconnected from the Army, they come to Gala Day because of its non-threatening and fun atmosphere.” 

While an opportunity for The Salvation Army to showcase and provide information about its many ministries, there were also numerous market stalls, trash and treasure, a touch footy competition, and a host of activities for children. 

“The highlight for me, though, was the connections that I saw happening throughout the day,” said Belinda. “We got to have some really meaningful conversations and see really genuine connections established, to let people who were struggling know we are interested and we care.”