Disasters and Emergencies

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Disasters and Emergencies

We realise that in the aftermath of a disaster, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of what needs to be done. You don’t have to take that journey alone. Let us help.

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Leading a war-torn region with courage and faith
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26 August 2022

Colonels Cheralynne and Kelvin Pethybridge lead the Salvos in Eastern Europe. Facing the crisis in Eastern Europe  Australian Salvation Army officers (pastors) Colonels Cheralynne and Kelvin Pethybridge lead the Salvos in Eastern Europe. This vast area comprises the nations of Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine. Salvos Magazine caught up with the Pethybridges while they were rece...

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A day in the life of ... Captain Philip Sutcliffe
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8 August 2022

Captain Philip Sutcliffe is community-focused as he and his family serve those in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, in both the good times and the tough.  Supporting those impacted by devastatin...

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As the floods subside, the Salvos rise
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8 August 2022

The team working from The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) Winnebago distributing flood relief.  Recovery work continues in devastated areas of Northern NSW Words Cliff Worthing “T...

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'Pain and sorrow' in the world of refugees
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20 June 2022

Captain Rezo Bakhtadze, at front, was part of the Georgian Salvos team assisting Ukrainian refugees in Romania.  Captain Rezo Bakhtadze and his wife, Major Sophie Bakhtadze, are The Salvation Arm...

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Salvos world leader launches environment statement
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28 November 2021

The Salvation Army’s new International Positional Statement, ‘Caring for the Environment’, sets out a strongly worded description of the many ways God’s creation has suffer...

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Church leaders unite for climate action
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28 November 2021

Australian faith leader unite for climate change. Photo KianWorthing Photography. Words Simone Worthing  Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson, leaders of The Salvation Army Australia,&#...

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Standing with the desperate
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22 August 2021

Acqua helps bring hope and healing to those impacted by bushfire tragedy (Photo Kian Worthing) Aqua Hastings works for the Salvos in Disaster Bushfire Outreach. She is based in Albury- Wodonga and wor...

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Meeting people at their point of need
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9 February 2021

Major Topher Holland oversaw the Salvos’ response to the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. Salvo teams assist those impacted by traumatic events Words Holly Reed As General Manager of The Salvati...

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Love and loss unites Kangaroo Valley
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19 January 2021

  A story of renewal Words Naomi Singlehurst In the picturesque NSW hamlet of Kangaroo Valley, a stunning river creates an idyllic backdrop for both locals and tourists who flock to the area over...

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