The Greater West
Salvationists in western Sydney and beyond the Great Dividing Range have been pivotal in the formation of the Army in Australia, with many of the organisation's leaders originating from this region.
Auburn
The Salvation Army began in Auburn with meetings held on the street and in a shop-front, but it quickly grew in number and was soon filling its citadel in Mary Street.
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Bathurst
The Salvation Army blazed its way into Bathurst in 1884 with a Saturday night open-air meeting featuring converted prize-fighter Bobby Todd. The Salvos’ fervour to see lives changed and people f...
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Blacktown
The Salvation Army has a rich history in Blacktown. The Blacktown Salvation Army brass band was established in 1966 and still captivates the city today.
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Blue Mountains
Did you know that the Blue Mountains’ Golden Staircase is said to have been named after a Salvo? The Salvos have a rich history in the mountains, dating back to 1890.
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Broken Hill
With a rich heritage of great Salvationists such as composer Arthur Gullidge and local hero Jim Crocker, The Salvation Army in Broken Hill remains a vibrant presence, 128 years on.
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Campbelltown
The Salvation Army in Campbelltown officially opened in 1971, after a decade of hard work and planning by local Salvationists. Today, it’s a vibrant worshipping centre offering a range of servic...
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Dural
Compared with the worldwide Salvation Army, the 'Salvos' in Dural are relatively young, officially getting underway in the suburb in the 1980s.
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Fairfield
The Salvation Army in Fairfield began as an “outpost” of the Liverpool Salvation Army in 1936. Today, it remains a vibrant expression of God’s love in Sydney’s south-west.
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Forbes
The Salvation Army came to Forbes on 15 December 1888 and still has a vibrant presence in the town, ministering to those in need.
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Hawkesbury
With its origins in Windsor, The Salvation Army has grown since its beginnings in 1885 to become a vibrant presence in the Hawkesbury community. Its family store on George Street offers more than just...
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Hornsby
The Salvos in Hornsby began as an outpost of Ryde Salvation Army as far back as the 1890s.
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Lithgow
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Lithgow on 13 January 1885 and continues to serve the community today.
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Liverpool
Did you know that in the early days each local expression of The Salvation Army had its own nickname? Liverpool Salvos called themselves the “Liverpool Lancers”. The first meetings of the...
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Narellan
Compared with the worldwide Salvation Army, the Salvos in Narellan is relatively young, opening in 1995.
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Orange
Did you know that The Salvation Army began in Orange without an officer? A local resident, William Braybrook, began holding Salvation Army meetings in an old produce store and after a while requested...
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Parkes
In May 1981, The Salvation Army formally commenced operations in Parkes. Today, it remains a vibrant ministry to the community.
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Parramatta / Granville
The Salvation Army made its first appearance in Parramatta in 1884, with an open-air meeting beneath a wooden railway bridge. From those humble beginnings, the Army grew to become a force for good in...
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Penrith
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Penrith in 1884 and that fire is still burning bright, with the Salvos still providing practical, emotional and spiritual assistance to all in the commu...
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Rouse Hill
The Salvation Army is relatively new in Sydney’s Hills district, beginning in 2002 as a ministry to meet the needs of such a rapidly growing area.
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Ryde
The Salvation Army first officially ‘opened fire’ in Ryde in 1887, although there are reports of Army ministry in Ryde for a few years before that. Today, Ryde Salvos is a vibrant fai...
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Southern Highlands
The Salvation Army had its origins in the Southern Highlands in Moss Vale, where a corps (church) was opened in 1885.
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St Marys
Evidence of The Salvation Army at St Marys can be traced back to the late 1800s but the current ministry in the area began in the 1950s.
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