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The persisting impact of the cost-of-living crisis has aggravated the challenges already being faced by millions of Aussies. Your Red shield Appeal donation can help bring hope and the chance of a new beginning.

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Red Shield Appeal

Every 17 seconds, The Salvation Army in Australia helps someone in need. And this help is made possible through the generosity of people like you, who support the Red Shield Appeal

People are facing a real struggle to survive right now. Increased inflation, successive interest rate hikes and the growing housing crisis over the past year have resulted in an unsurmountable mountain of financial and personal stress for many. Read more about the cost-of-living crisis facing Australia right now.

The Salvation Army has walked alongside Australians for over 140 years — providing shelter, safety and support to those in need. Over the last year, we assisted over 250,000 people and dispensed financial assistance worth almost $25 million dollars to Aussies impacted by crisis, disaster and hardship.

But the challenge continues.

This year, as we celebrate 60 years of the Red Shield Appeal, we ask you to support us, so we can give Australians hope and help for a new beginning.

Red Shield Appeal: Frequently Asked Questions

The Red Shield Appeal runs through the months of April, May and June each year. In 2024, the national Doorknock will take place on 25 and 26 May.

You can donate to the Red Shield Appeal online, or in person. You can also sign up to fundraise on our behalf, or volunteer to help us raise funds.

In 2023, almost 15,000 dedicated volunteers helped us raise valuable funds for much-needed programs and services that vulnerable Aussies seek every day.
Learn more about how you can get involved.

Red Shield Appeal funds help The Salvation Army deliver vital community programs and social services, such as:

  • Emergency financial assistance
  • Refuge for women and children in crisis
  • Shelter and support for those facing homelessness
  • Crisis, transitional and long-term housing
  • Youth drop-in centres and support programs
  • Emergency and disaster relief (immediate support, all the way to long-term recovery)
  • Drug and alcohol addiction recovery and rehabilitation support
  • Employment training programs
  • Chaplaincy

In FY2022-23, The Salvation Army*:

  • Assisted more than 250,000 people and provided more than 1.67 million sessions of care to people in need
  • Provided nearly $25 million in financial assistance to people in need
  • Assisted more than 38,000 people and provided over 317,000 sessions of care to those at risk of or facing homelessness
  • Emergency services (SAES) assisted nearly 30,000 people and provided over $5.5 million in assistance to households impacted by disaster such as flood, bushfires and cyclone
  • Moneycare financial services assisted more than 13,000 people with financial counselling
  • Youth services assisted more than 4500 young people and provided more than 72,000 sessions of care to youth in need
  • Assisted more than 36,000 jobseekers look for employment
  • Doorways emergency relief and community services assisted more than 127,000 people and provided more than 300,000 sessions of care to those in need of food and material aid.

*Source: The Salvation Army, Annual report FY2022-23

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The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.

We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.

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The Salvation Army is an international movement. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name with love and without discrimination.

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Gifts of $2 or more to the social work of The Salvation Army in Australia are tax deductible.Details and ABNs

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