Articles
Making simple changes in a complex world
Playing our part in protecting the world and its inhabitants Words Sandra Pawar Climate change is increasingly becoming a threat to the global community, especially to the most vulnerable among us. It...
The Salvaging Army
Exploring the connections between recycling, the Salvos and taking care of the world we all share Words Matt Seaman For much of human history, recycling has been more through necessity rather than aim...
Changing my cranky pants
The deliberate choice of kindness Words Belinda Davis We have a saying in our house when someone appears to be a little crankier than normal. It started when the kids were really little and were actin...
Canberra's $4m man hangs up collection box
Alan Jessop is reluctantly hanging up his collection box for the Salvos. Words Jessica Morris Thirty-two years ago, Alan moved from Maitland (NSW) to Canberra. “I went to Canberra City Temple (...
Creating a safe place for reconciliation and healing
Uncle Vince, left, with Nova Peris, centre, Diane Hobbs, centre left, Peter Hobbs, centre right, and staff and students from the local school. Words staff writers At Bellarine Peninsula Salvos, set up...
'Sisters in life and service to others
Robyn (above) enjoys helping others and making people laugh. Rockhampton Salvos Robyn and Sandra love to serve together. Despite their cultural differences, they see themselves as 'sisters' in service...
Reconciliation takes action
Ways all Australians can play an active role in the process Words Shirli Congoo UNDERSTAND The theme for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) this year is ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes...
The storyteller's truth
Learning to deeply appreciate the hardships others face Words Anne Farquharson In a recent group discussion via Zoom, we were exploring issues around seeing flaws in others and not in ourselves and th...
Emerging from the darkness
Rose builds a new life after the trauma of domestic violence Words Melanie Rose* came to Australia in 2015 and married her Australian husband in 2018. Despite the emotional and physical abuse she suff...
Margaret finds her family and a place to call home
Before Margaret* became homeless, she lived a happy life with her daughter, who meant the world to her. Tragically, Margaret’s relationship with her partner turned violent and her life took a t...