10 October 2021

Keryn is a Salvation Army officer (pastor) in Victoria, working with her husband, Aaron. Photo courtesy Colac Herald. Journeying through depression with God by my side October is National Mental Healt...

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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 the...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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