Our Response

Last updated 30 September 2022

Thanks to our generous donors, volunteers and supporters, The Salvation Army provided the following support in Queensland and New South Wales:

$13.44 million distributed in financial assistance

39,676 recovery grants issued

42,218 people assisted

250+ volunteers deployed in a total of 30 recovery hubs in Qld and NSW (now closed)

7488+ volunteer hours worked at evacuation centres (now closed)

2023 WA Floods

When devastating floods hit the far north of Western Australia in January, multiple communities faced extreme floods that caused widespread damage. Dedicated Salvos officers arrived there in a matter of hours including Major Pam Marshall who jumped in her ute and drove through the water to deliver help provided by our generous donors to those who needed it most.

42,647+ meals and refreshments served at evacuation centres (now closed)

“I drove from Karratha to Broome,” she said. “I could see water as far as the eye could see, left and right of me. It was 40 centimetres deep in places. We were looking after people who had lost their homes and were sleeping on the street.”

We don’t know when the next flood or bushfire will hit. But we do know that no matter where or when it happens, your generous support will get us there, to help Aussie families hit hardest.