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28 July 2022
Overcoming loneliness and social isolation In the second of our two-part series, Salvos Magazine talks to Salvation Army counsellor Warren Draney and case manager Maris Depers about loneliness and social isolation. Salvos Magazine: Are social isolation and loneliness issues that you see in your work? Warren Draney: Loneliness is definitely an ongoing problem. The statistics show ...
28 July 2022
Understanding the impacts of social isolation Salvos Magazine has recently spoken to different people experiencing social isolation. These people come from all walks of life and are often not s...
22 July 2022
Sadly, the number of people struggling with isolation is growing, both nationally and around the world. These people come from all walks of life and backgrounds and are usually not seen, or known abou...
26 June 2022
Teens struggling to navigate social media in a pandemic world Words Anthony Castle I need a better connection!” You’ve probably heard this cry from many young people. For bet...
19 June 2022
The hidden uncertainty of asylum seekers as they wait to belong Words Cliff Worthing Who would know that Maryam*, the smiling lady handing you the best kebab you have ever tasted, is experiencin...
17 May 2022
Restoring the lives of the abandoned and rejected Words James Burns My wife and I have recently become fans of the British television show, The Repair Shop. Each episode features three peo...
5 May 2022
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&#...
22 April 2022
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...
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...