Message from our leaders

People are still trying to get back on their feet after three years of uncertainty and instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As living expenses increase, many Australians continue to experience hardships, financial stress, and struggle to find employment. For some, their outlook remains bleak and they require ongoing support.

The Salvation Army has a long history of standing strong against adversity, tackling challenges headon, and never giving up. People need security and significance and it is our responsibility to ensure that all people who come to The Salvation Army for assistance find a place where they can discover hope, connection, belonging and a pathway to faith. We continue to stand by our vision – wherever there is hardship or injustice, Salvos will live, love and fight, alongside others, to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus. We are called to be hopegivers and hope-bringers.

Each and every day we are grateful as a movement that we are able to help make a positive change to thousands of lives and we recognise that we do this with the help and support of others – individuals, families, donors, corporate partners, supporters and volunteers. With your help, we continue to make a difference, further our mission and enhance our impact, ensuring we support the most vulnerable in our communities so that nobody struggles alone.

We pray as you read the stories and statistics in this 2023 Impact Report, you will see how your exceptional generosity has the power to transform lives and change communities. Together we can achieve so much and bring hope to those who need it most. We are truly thankful for your support.

God bless you all.

Commissioner Miriam Gluyas National Leader

The Salvation Army Australia

Colonel Winsome Merrett Chief Secretary The Salvation Army Australia