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An update on our response to the bushfires
23 January 2020
The Salvation Army’s response to the national bushfire disaster is in its fourth month. To date, we have distributed $8.4m (80 per ce...
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Millions in relief delivered as National Disaster Appeal exceeds $40 million
15 January 2020
The Salvation Army's response to the national bushfire disaster is now in its fourth month with many emergency operations moving into recove...
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Donations still needed as bushfires crisis continues
31 December 2019
The Salvation Army has launched a Disaster Appeal to support communities affected by the devastating bushfires across Australia. The Disaste...
Read full storyChristmas need is greater than ever with widespread financial hardship
12 December 2019
The Salvation Army says it’s expecting to help more people than ever before this Christmas, due to the impact of the bushfire cris...
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The Salvation Army Launches Disaster Appeal
9 November 2019
The Salvation Army launches Disaster Appeal for QLD and NSW bushfires. Unprecedented demand drives $3M appeal target. Woolworths leads with...
Read full storySalvos call for action on reforms to help financially vulnerable Australians
16 October 2019
The Salvation Army calls on Government and business to take immediate action on the reform agenda set by the Banking Royal Commission and th...
Read full storySenate Committee The First Step To A Fairer Future
25 July 2019
The Salvation Army welcomes news that the Senate Community Affairs References Committee will conduct an inquiry into the Newstart Allowance.
Read full storyAlcohol Policy Coalition: Victoria opens door to alcohol-fuelled harm with softening of late-night freeze laws
5 July 2019
A statement has been released by the Alcohol Policy Coalition on the softening of late-night freeze laws.
Read full storyAustralian Churches Refugee Taskforce calls for transparency for offshore refugee solutions
3 July 2019
In the wake of recent reports of increases in self harm and distress in Nauru and particularly on Manus Island, PNG, the ACRT is deeply conc...
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Aussies demand a solution to homelessness crisis
25 June 2019
Survey research shows 75 percent of the community would be willing to pay more tax if the extra revenue went directly to eradicating homeles...
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