Articles
The holiday gift from God
Finding peace through who you were made to be Words Dean Simpson I love holidays, especially travelling somewhere with my family. But in the middle of last year, I took a two-week ‘staycation&#...
The real stories behind gambling harm
Recovery journey starts with taking the first step Words Jessica Morris Isolde Scherrer and the team at the Salvos Gambler’s Help service know that gambling robs people of their livelihood. Eve...
Taking action towards Reconciliation
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Project Development Coordinator Lucy Davis (orange shirt) with Salvation Army participants and elders at the Cherbourg Aboriginal Community Settlement in the South Bur...
Starting over when all seems lost
Photo: Stock Getty Images Through help and support, Val finds strength she didn’t know she had Words Naomi Singlehurst Struggling with the grief of losing her hus-band of more than...
Refreshing weary souls
Taking time out to restore body, mind, and spirit Words Belinda Davis One of my favourite things to do in a body of water is to lie on my back and float. I find it to be a multifaceted feeling of blis...
Back to school - navigating those pesky costs!
In Australia, back-to-school costs come after Christmas time and summer holidays. There’s a great temptation, and sometimes pressure, to buy a whole new set of supplies at the beginning of ever...
Putting change into perspective
Standing firm in the face of uncertainty Words Jo-anne Brown In a world full of uncertainty, with hopes that things will ‘go back to normal’, and a growing realisation that t...
Just wait!
Reflections on the season of Advent Words Amanda Hart Most of us are familiar with Advent calendars – the calendars of all shapes, sizes, and materials that involve opening a little...
Alannah brings Christmas smiles to struggling kids
Alannah asked the local community to donate toys for children this Christmas. Her tally quickly reached more than 700. Words Simone Worthing “I wanted to help kids and make sure they felt...
Christmas songs all year round
Good news, joy and peace can mix with struggles, difficulties and concerns Words Dean Clarke How soon after Christmas must you stop singing carols and when is it too early to start? Christ...