The Salvation Army - Victoria

Demand for material aid is surging at an unprecedented rate at Colac Salvos. Food parcels and everyday essentials that once offered short-term relief have become a weekly lifeline for hundreds of struggling families. Click on the photo to read Lerisse Smith’s story on the impact of offering material aid to those in need.

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Colac Salvos serving families forced to make 'impossible' choices Demand for material aid is surging at an unprecedented rate at Colac Salvos, with what were previously short-term solutions become lifelines for struggling families

Refugee Week (14 - 20 June) is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution refugees make to our society. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge and learn more about the journey that refugees have taken to reach Australia.

The Farsi Faith Fellowship today celebrated their 11th anniversary and there was a large and responsive congregation present. Appreciation was shown to Major Colin Elkington and ministry assistant Kevin Amiri (both under team leader Major Sandra Maunder) for their faithful leadership of the congregation based at Preston Corps.

“Walk In Her Shoes” is a powerful exhibition sharing the stories of three women with lived experience of homelessness, helping uncover the hidden realities many people face in our communities❤️

Alongside the exhibition, a special community forum in Box Hill will bring together local voices, advocates and community leaders to explore the changes needed to help end homelessness in Whitehorse and beyond.

The Salvation Army’s John Cullen will be part of the panel conversation, alongside other local leaders and lived experience advocates, discussing the realities of homelessness and the importance of community-led solutions.

📍 Box Hill Community Arts Centre
📅 Exhibition: 29 June – 5 July
🗓 Community Forum: Wednesday 1 July, 6.30pm

We’d love to see you there as we listen, learn and continue the conversation together.

Today is Pentecost Sunday and we would love you to join us at one of our many places of worship around the state to celebrate the day.

It’s National Volunteer Week ❤️
Every day, our volunteers make a difference in ways big and small.
If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, maybe this is your year.
There’s a place for you here.

To every mum and mother figure across Victoria ❤️

Thank you for the love, strength and care you give — every day, in ways big and small.

We see you. We appreciate you. Today and always.

From small actions to life-changing impact ❤️♻️

A heartfelt thank you to TOMRA Cleanaway and every single person across Victoria’s West Zone who chose to donate their container refunds.

Together, you’ve helped raise more than $70,000 for The Salvation Army, supporting 561 crisis beds for people experiencing homelessness.

It’s a powerful reminder that when community and sustainability come together, real change happens. Thank you for turning everyday moments into care for those who need it most.

We’re proud to celebrate a meaningful milestone under Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme - more than $70,000 donated to The Salvation Army - Victoria by generous recyclers across the CDS Vic West Zone.

This incredible achievement reflects thousands of everyday choices made at refund points, where recyclers have chosen to donate their container refunds to support vital community services. In real terms, this generosity represents 703,480 eligible drink containers returned and has helped provide 561 crisis beds for people experiencing homelessness.

Beyond reducing litter and keeping containers out of landfill, this milestone shows what’s possible when sustainability is paired with community spirit. Small actions really can add up to life‑changing outcomes❤️♻️

A huge thank you to everyone across the West Zone who has recycled, donated, and helped turn containers into care for those who need it most. Together, you’re proving recycling can protect the planet and support people.

Read more here - https://ow.ly/yY1750YNeU9

Major Debbie Serojales is an officer serving in the Victorian Division. She is an energetic worker who loves collaborating with other services to share the love of Jesus with her community. To find out more about Debbie in today’s Meet the Officer, click this link: https://www.salvosonline.org.au/post/meet-the-officer-major-deb-serojales

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On a chilly April night in Shepparton, more than 100 people chose cold grass over comfort, standing in solidarity with young people experiencing homelessness ❤️

This is what happens when a community shows up for its young people.

A cause worth losing sleep over Shepparton’s Under the Stars Sleep Out raises record funds for youth homelessness