The Salvation Army - Victoria

“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

You are warmly invited to step aside from the busyness of life and ministry, and join in a guided spiritual retreat.

This gentle and reflective retreat offers space for silence, prayer, stillness, and time aside with God. Through guided sessions, personal reflection and unhurried time with God, you'll have the opportunity to reconnect with your own spiritual rhythms.

Together, we will spend time with the theme "Exploring Our Scattered Senses" - a journey that invites us to notice, engage and deepen our faith through each of the senses God has given us.

We would love for you to come and share in this opportunity for a meaningful time of renewal.

Places are limited, so register your interest via the QR code provided or contact Heather Jenkins or Tracey Davies. Applications will close on May 8, 2026.

Wonderful morning at Boronia Corps with the enrolment of three new soldiers today.

Little Nessy Bags making a real difference to the lives of young people 🙌❤️

The Little Nessy initiative began at The Salvation Army Peninsula Youth Services in 2023 to mark Youth Homelessness Matters Day and take meaningful action to support young people experiencing homelessness.

Each pack includes essentials like toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, moisturiser, deodorant, soap, wet wipes, lip balm, hand sanitiser, plus a handwritten message of hope and a card with important support service numbers. Separate female sanitary care bags are also available.

The packs are distributed through youth services across Frankston, Victoria to ensure they reach young people who need them most.