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So nobody struggles alone

So nobody struggles alone

The cost-of-living crisis is pushing more Australians into hardship and poverty. Your Red Shield Appeal donation can help them find a way towards a happy and empowered life.

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Red Shield Appeal

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

Right now, everyday life has turned into a struggle for millions of families across the nation. Grappling with hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, mental illness, poverty, isolation and much more, many are on the brink of, or already in crisis. Read more about the cost-of-living crisis facing Australia right now.

The Salvation Army is asking for your support this Red Shield Appeal, so we can continue to provide crucial assistance through our vital community programs and support services to the thousands of vulnerable Australians who seek us every day, and ensure nobody struggles alone.

Red Shield Appeal Frequently Asked Questions

The Red Shield Appeal runs through the months of April, May and June each year. In 2023, the national Doorknock will take place on 20 and 21 May. Donations will be collected via face-to-face doorknocking in some locations, as well as online, get involved with the Digital Doorknock below
Digital Doorknock

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 2022, 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
  • Shelters for those facing homelessness
  • Crisis, short 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
  • Rural and outback chaplains, and prison chaplains

All funds raised through the Red Shield Appeal help vulnerable Aussies facing crisis, hardship or isolation. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, over the last year, The Salvation Army:

  • Helped three people every minute
  • Assisted over 9950 women and children experiencing family and domestic violence
  • Provided 760,060 crisis beds to people experiencing homelessness last year
  • Supported over 11,374 people recovering from alcohol and other drugs, or gambling addiction
  • Helped 12,700 people manage their finances better through financial counselling
  • Assisted over 86,420 young people through youth programs
  • Helped over 50,700 job seekers find meaningful employment
  • Supported over 16,790 families impacted by disaster (bushfires, floods, drought and cyclones)
(Source: The Salvation Army (2022) Annual Report 2021-22FY data capture)
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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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