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12/06/2026

Meet Auxiliary-Lieutenant Renata Davies, a corps officer in the NSW/ACT Division serving in southern Sydney. Find out what Renata loves about her role, how she relaxes and unwinds, her favourite Christian song, a biblical character she’d love to chat with, and her thoughts on officership.

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A column that introduces you to Salvation Army officers of the Australia Territory

11/06/2026

General Lyndon Buckingham has launched a five-year strategy to strengthen how International Headquarters supports and serves The Salvation Army around the world. “Essentially, what this means is that we aim to improve the way we support the General’s leadership of The Salvation Army and support the movement’s work – internally and externally,” explained Major Peter McGuigan, Secretary for Communications.

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A new strategy to strengthen global mission launched at International Headquarters

11/06/2026

Salvos Stores have been nominated for an Australian Retail Council (ARC) award, to be announced this evening at an event at the Ritz Carlton in Melbourne. The ARC Sustainability Excellence Award acknowledges a retailer’s dedication to stewardship and innovation in embracing sustainable practices. Click on the image to read Kirralee Nicolle’s report.

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Australian Retail Council (ARC) Award to be announced today

11/06/2026

𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑜𝑠 𝑂𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 journalist Simone Worthing and her husband Cliff have recently returned from a deployment with International Headquarters Emergency Services, assisting at various corps in the Ukraine Division of the Eastern Europe Territory. Simone wrote this report, providing a snapshot of the work of The Salvation Army, the people impacted, and some personal reflections.

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The Salvation Army continues to bring hope to Ukraine after more than four years of war

10/06/2026

In the second of a series spotlighting this year’s cadets of the 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑒𝑑 session, 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑜𝑠 𝑂𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒’𝑠 Lerisse Smith chatted with Wati Seeto about waking up at 3am with a deep certainty that God was calling her to officership, being a big-picture leader, her love of crafts – and her go-to pick me up song.

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A column that introduces you to cadets of the 2026-27 Rescued session

09/06/2026

In the agricultural region of Colac (Vic), The Salvation Army centre has become a place where hundreds of people find food, showers, healthcare referrals, employment support — and a sense of belonging. Distributing three to four tonnes of food aid every Friday, they have a dedicated family of 140 passionate volunteers, many of whom once came through the doors needing help themselves. “No matter the time or day, the focus is on caring for people's physical, emotional and spiritual needs,” says Corps Leader Josiah Van Niekerk.

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09/06/2026

The Salvation Army International Headquarters has announced the appointment of Commissioners Garth and Patti Niemand as the next Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, effective from 1 October 2026. They will assume the roles of Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill as the Hills prepare to retire from active officer service.

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Commissioners Garth and Patti Niemand to take up new IHQ leadership roles in October

09/06/2026

The Salvation Army’s Policy and Advocacy team recently welcomed Support Coordinator Jena Clarke. The team is part of The Salvation Army’s newly formed Centre for Mission Impact and advocates to influence key decision-makers and those with the power to implement social policy change across state and federal jurisdictions in Australia. Kirralee Nicolle recently caught up with Jena to learn about her background, her passions and why she loves what The Salvation Army does.

Journalist Kirralee Nicolle spent some time finding out what her interests and passions are, and what she hopes to bring to her new team

08/06/2026

The Salvation Army had never had a presence on Tasmania’s east coast before 2021. So, when Majors Linda and Steve Miller were appointed to the region as Mobile Mission Officers, they simply got in their car and started driving from town to town, making connections along the way. Click on the image to read Lauren Martin’s report on a ‘pioneering’ couple committed to spreading the love of Jesus in this part of Australia.

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A story of hope from the Tasmanian frontline

08/06/2026

A plan several years in the making is about to come to fruition at The Salvation Army’s Collaroy Centre on Sydney’s northern beaches, with a covered roof of solar panels to be installed over the tennis/basketball court. Click on the image to read Lauren Martin’s report.

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Project to significantly reduce energy consumption and enhance guest experience