Stories
Alarming rise in homeless single, older women
4 June 2014
“They will all tell you stories of having tough times, but they never, ever approached any type of charity. There can be a great sens...
Read full storyAlan's Story - Newcastle Moneycare
30 April 2014
Kristen Hartnett, a financial counsellor with The Salvation Army's Moneycare program in Newcastle, which provides support and advocacy for...
Read full storyCoralie's Story - Drive for Life at Wyong Oasis
29 April 2014
Robyn Bust is the manager of the Oasis Youth Centre in Wyong, which does casework with youth aged between 12 to 25. This can range from one...
Read full storyJohn's Story - Canberra Recovery Services Centre
28 April 2014
Major Scott Warrington is the manager of the Canberra Recovery Services Centre, seeing up to 300 clients a year take part in the program. J...
Read full storyWhitney & Kaija's story - Brisbane Youth Outreach Service
25 April 2014
The Salvation Army's YOS (Youth Outreach Service) in Brisbane runs an alternative education service. YOS provides a supportive and encourag...
Read full storyKerry's Story - Manly New Life Community Centre
22 April 2014
Captain Louanne Mitchell is the team leader at Manly New Life Community Church & Centre. Commonly a holiday destination, Captain Louann...
Read full storyA world of possibilities
17 March 2014
The Salvation Army’s Adrian Kistan says indigenous young people are half as likely to complete Year 12, than non-indigenous and only...
Read full storyRebuilding their shattered community
10 March 2014
“You see so many people still struggling, or who have become homeless after storms and two cyclones. Within the area nobody escaped.&...
Read full storyWalking the walk
3 March 2014
Alona and Karen, together with a team of workers and volunteers, run the "Lifehouse" service, which includes positive living programs, commu...
Read full storyPhilanthropist and Friend to those in need
3 March 2014
When fires raged in the Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands (NSW) in October 2013, founder and Managing Director of ABC Tissues, Henry Nga...
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