About us

Caring for people

Being there when people need us most, we offer care and compassion as a sacred encounter with transformative potential.

The Social Mission department of The Salvation Army Australia is committed to
fulfilling our mission through the provision of quality, non-discriminatory social services.
Social Mission focuses on four main areas of need: alcohol and other drug dependence, homelessness, family and domestic violence, and issues impacting youth.

Creating faith pathways

Taking a holistic approach to the human condition that values spirituality, we graciously share the good news of Jesus and grow
in faith together.

We are all invited to experience a life full of love, hope, purpose and fulfillment. It is our mission and ministry to care for the whole person — body, mind and soul. Importantly, anyone who is looking for connection, acceptance and a place of belonging will always be welcomed without discrimination.

Building healthy communities

Investing ourselves in relationships that promote mutual flourishing, we find the wholeness God intends for us in community.

Through our community engagement services, we commit to building healthy communities that will continue to flourish in years to come.

Community engagement includes a range of services and initiatives that enable mission expressions across Australia to transform communities through practical, emotional and spiritual support.

Community services include Moneycare, national corps-based social programs and Doorways. The Community Engagement department also supports mission expressions and community members through chaplaincy, strategic emergency and disaster management and Red Shield Defence Services.

Working for justice

Tackling the social systems that harm creation and strip away human dignity, we join God’s work to build a fairer world where all can thrive. The Salvation Army Policy, Research and Social Justice team leads our efforts on social justice issues.

Working with mission expressions, the team identifies social justice issues, explores effective social policy responses and seeks to influence decision makers to bring about changes that transform Australia.