Articles
Living a good story
The power of experiencing an authentic life, every single day Words Jessica Morris I have always loved stories. When I was a child, my mum would sit down and read Enid Blyton’s The Faraway Tree...
Challenging a foundation of shame
The healing that comes from knowing that God accepts you just the way you are October marked National Mental Health Month in Australia. An initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA),...
Celebrating grandparents
Chris and Shirli create a special memory with "most" of their grandchildren. Words Simone Worthing National Grandparents Day will be celebrated this year on 31 October. The day is dedicated to honouri...
The power of a heartfelt hug
Albert Shaw - the man who hugged Andy "back to life". Words Dean Simpson I was surprised that I hadn’t heard the story before. It was told at my grandfather’s funeral 20 years ago...
'knowing Jesus has changed our lives'
Ayda, her husband Yadi, and their children converted from Islam to Christianity in 2019 after Ayda met Major Colin Elkington, who established the Farsi Fellowship at Brunswick Salvos in Melbourne. Wor...
Grandparents - Investing in the next generation
Kelvin with baby grandson, Angus, happily watering the garden. Words Kelvin Alley It was Grandma’s day, set aside to spend with our granddaughter who is in her final year of primary school. Gra...
Turning my life around
Sophia’s life changed through learning essential skills via financial counselling. Words Naomi Singlehurst In Australia, over three million people are living below the poverty line. That’...
Reflections on grief
The lessons in loss life teaches when a loved one dies Words Belinda Davis Since Father’s Day last month, I have been thinking about the loss of my dear dad, the impact of his loss and that of...
Help at hand in times of financial struggle
Many international students around Australia have sought assistance from the Salvos Doorways and emergency relief services. Words Darryl Whitecross One of the hardest-hit groups during the COVID-19 pa...
Breaking the cycle of generational poverty
Tiffany Day is one of Karinya’s childcare workers and is trained to support children who have experienced family violence, trauma and homelessness. Picture by Adam Trafford, courtesy of The Cou...