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24 September 2021
As millions of people in Australia face ongoing lockdowns and restrictions, a few Salvos share snippets of some of the issues they’ve struggled with the most and what helps them manage what they’re going through. Learnup I struggle with the word lockdown, so I’ve tried to create another word to describe what is happening. Learnup. This describes me relating ‘up&#...
24 September 2021
Equipping young people to tackle the challenges of life Words Lyn Beasy Challenges, difficulties, failure and disappointments are inevitable in life. Over the past 18 months, particularly, we have all...
22 September 2021
The power of knowing we are not alone Words Amanda Hart I looked at the news and had to get out. Something deep inside screaming, “How can we be here again?” I thought I was stronger, I ...
13 September 2021
The things I wish I’d said Words Sandra Pawar World Suicide Prevention Day was observed on 10 September. Every year, the day focuses on raising awareness of suicide in our communities and iden...
20 April 2021
Taking a breath to gain perspective Words Bryce Davies One of my all-time favourite movies is The Shawshank Redemption – the story of Andy Dufrense who is wrongfully sent to prison for the murd...
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19 April 2021
Unpacking the mystery of anger Words Duncan Morris I have been working on managing my anger for almost 30 years. Today, I counsel men, women and children on how to accept their anger so it does not co...
19 April 2021
Using a misunderstood emotion to rebuild lives and relationships Words Karen Lattouf I think anger would have to be one of the most misunderstood of all emotions. Anger often gets a bad rap. Most peop...
25 March 2021
Choosing joy, even in the toughest times of life Words Jessica Morris I realised I had discovered joy when I was serving someone pasta. I was a waitress at the time, and my workplace was full of chaos...
24 March 2021
Salvos Safe House supports victims of modern slavery and human trafficking Words Simone Worthing On 25 March, Australia will join the observance of the United Nations International Day of Remembrance ...