Articles
Glenn on a mission to make people smile
Volunteering has given Glenn a new outlook on life. As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week (17-23 May), the Salvos also thank and honour their volunteers, who regularly give their time, energ...
Always reliable
Who can you count on these days? Words Mal Davies Reliability isn’t as reliable as it used to be. Well, that’s how it appears to me anyway. The notion of something being reliable seems t...
Breaking the cycle of abuse
From domestic violence to homelessness, Megan is now on the road to recovery Words Holly Reed Like so many others, Megan* never thought it would happen to her. She never imagined she would need to esc...
Moving home
Left: A few of the Homelessness Services team, which played a key role in the project. Case Manager Luke Ollington is second from left.Right: The former Miner's Rest Caravan Park. Unique caravan park...
Friendship warms winter for Wagga Wagga's homeless
The crew getting ready to serve on the streets. (From left) David Hopewell, Ned Jones, Mat George and Errol, a local man experiencing homelessness. Salvos reaching out to those 'who feel forgotten' Wo...
A reflection on love
Words Belinda Cassie “Love is large and incredibly patient. Love is gentle and consistently kind to all.” This verse comes from the Bible’s book of 1 Corinthians chapter 13 and ve...
You are not alone: Emily's story of domestic violence
Emily is a long-term case manager at a Salvation Army crisis accommodation centre for women and children. She is also a victim-survivor of domestic and family violence. This is her story. Words Emily*...
Behind closed doors
Exposing the myths of domestic and family violence Words Sonya Button May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month – an annual event to raise community awareness of the social and perso...
Beyond beads, bracelets and bling
One unchanging factor in the rollercoaster of life Words Faye Michelson What does Mother’s Day hold for you this year? The second Sunday in May brings with it expectations, doesn’t it? T...
Let's get real - Mother's Day mash-up
"It can be messy, it can be loud, but it can also be so much fun." Words Rebecca Moore I didn’t have many expectations for Mother’s Day. I generally like to enjoy it, however it comes &#...