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Facing a brighter future
A Google search of 'rehabs' began a life-changing journey for Chloe * I was born in a remote country town, and my parents broke up when I was just three months old. My grandmother stepped in to help M...
A daily act of kindness
Making a difference to something that breaks your heart How old do you have to be to start being kind? Or should that be, how young? How does 11 years of age sound? Too young? Well, not accordin...
Volunteer Beth one of the Salvos' unsung heroes
Beth recently celebrated 40 years of volunteering with the Salvos. Beth has volunteered for the Salvos for 40 years, and she has not finished yet! The day she spoke with Salvos Magazine about her serv...
A life turned upside down
Physical and emotional security help those like Gemma and Lily, to thrive and to rebuild their lives. Gemma’s* joy at the birth of her baby daughter was shattered when soon afterwards her partn...
Running in an imagined spotlight
The power of creation to restore perspective on reality Words Belinda Davis For the past eight weeks, I have exercised every morning except Sundays. Now that I’m on a roll, I&#...
Words of wisdom
Three generations – Judy, Samantha and Lee. Reflecting on the lessons passed down from our mums CULTURAL TRADITIONS Growing up, I have been blessed to be raised by a strong, loving,...
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Domestic abuse and the bystander
Together we can end domestic violence Words Petra Jenkins The bystander effect is a phenomenon where the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person in crisis. In...
Beyond the bombs
Salvo Captain Oleg Samoilenko, his mum Irina, wife and fellow Salvos officer (pastor) Dominika, and daughter Michalina. Irina was a volunteer for the Salvos in Ukraine before Russia’s invasion...
We remember you
Expressing mothers’ experiences of trauma and loss, and the grieving within relationships with mothers and mother figures. Words Emma Howan and Rosy Keane “Blessed are those who mo...
parenting for a peaceful world
Talking to kids about war, natural disasters, and trauma. Words Maris Depers Psychologist Maris Depers is a case manager at the Salvos First Floor Program in Wollongong, NSW, and online. The program i...