Homelessness
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3 September 2022
Victor with Salvos officer Major Narelle Jacobsen, says the Salvos at The Well at St Kilda Chapel saved his life. Words Victor My name is Victor, and I am writing to share my experience at The Well at St Kilda Chapel, Melbourne, and Salvos officer (pastor) Major Narelle Jacobsen who runs it. In 2018, I retired from a lengthy career in emergency services, moved to Thailand and sta...
28 August 2022
Marshall connected with Major Adye Viney, right, at the Salvos Sunrise Centre in Darwin. Words Naomi Singlehurst Marshall, a talented musician, songwriter and Warlpiri Alyawarre man, talks...
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18 August 2022
Searching for keys to the rental housing crisis Words Holly Reed and Naomi Singlehurst Before Louise* was asked to vacate the house she was renting, she had no idea of the magnitude of the...
18 August 2022
Gabbi’s journey from domestic violence to housing security Words Holly Reed After her traumatic marriage of 10 years ended, Gabbi* experienced years of homelessness, which deeply im...
16 August 2022
Jeffrey Milne emphasises the need for a national housing and homelessness plan. As the largest provider of homelessness services in Australia, the Salvos annually provide 887,500 crisis beds and more ...
16 August 2022
Keith Van Haeften says his work with those experiencing homelessness is both a privilege and a challenge. Common humanity the key to homelessness support Words Naomi Singlehurst In the middle of...
8 August 2022
Justin hopes sharing his story will help others in similar circumstances. Justin finds support to help him break the cycle Words Naomi Singlehurst Justin went from working in management for two o...
1 April 2022
Believing in the potential of young people Over the coming months, Salvos Magazine will feature different people from all walks of life who are part of the varied work of the Salvos across the c...
1 April 2022
Luis and his young son now enjoy a stable home and a "life that is good". New program empowers and equips youth to turn their lives around As National Youth Week approaches (4-14 April), Hilary ...