Articles
A new place to belong
Jonathan, right, with his mother and brother, have built a new life in Australia. Jonathan shares his journey from a refugee camp in Sierra Leone to helping the homeless on the streets of Sydney Words...
Finding freedom through forgiveness
Ildephonse, left, prays during church with Edward Conteh, assistant officer (pastor) at Auburn Salvos. Refugee Week (14-20 June), with the theme of unity, aims to raise awareness of the issues affecti...
The human response to refugees
Photo courtesy Kyle Glenn on Unsplash Welcoming and embracing those who arrive on our shores Words Robert Donaldson You won’t find the term ‘refugee’ mentioned anywhere in the Bib...
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Driving masculinity off a cliff
Fast & Furious franchise a poor reflection on manhood Words Mark Hadley When considering the blockbuster franchises of our time, it’s easy to stop at the Marvel, Harry Potter and Star Wars...
More than mentoring
Matt, left, and James have continued their mentoring journey for over 10 years. More than 10 years ago Matt Gluyas, then a young Salvos leader, asked James Condon, a senior Salvos officer (pastor) at...
Investing in the next generation
Sharing what it means to be a man Words Dean Clarke My friend’s 14-year-old son is involved in a school program that requires students to have an adult speak into their life as they transition...
Restoring hope and peace in the neighbourhood
Richmond Salvos offers a safe place for all in a diverse and eclectic community Words Simone Worthing “Geographically, Richmond Salvos is perfectly situated as the place where many ‘worl...
Walking alongside our youth
Salvos chaplain Daniel Smith is there for young people as others were for him. Salvo Daniel Smith is a chaplain with The Salvation Army Youth Services in Western Australia, primarily in Perth. He prov...
One man, his daughters and his dog
Housing program reunites a family Words Don McCrae I met Chris around 12 years ago when he was in his 30s. I was working at a centre for homeless men in Hobart, running a program for men coming out of...
Salvos loans get violence survivors back on their feet
Alison King is the Salvos NILS Project Officer who oversees the new Salvos loans initiative. Words Lauren Martin The Salvation Army Moneycare financial counselling service has added to its range of pr...