The Salvation Army provides support to families through a network of Community Ministries centres.
Our primary focus is the poorest, most vulnerable people in lower income groups, who may lack adequate housing, food, life skills and support.

The Salvation Army Community Ministries works with individuals, families, and communities to help them gain a greater level of control over their lives and ultimately a higher quality of life for all.

People seeking help from The Salvation Army may require immediate emergency assistance, such as food, clothing, bedding or temporary accommodation. Others may require transitional assistance, such as counselling, child care, supervised access, transitional housing and supported accommodation, or help to break the cycle of dependency upon welfare services.

The Salvation Army also provides advocacy services for clients who may lack knowledge of the assistance available to them through government sources. Staff and volunteers work alongside clients giving them much needed information and support, often resulting in clients receiving their correct benefit entitlement, or additional assistance, which in turn reduces their reliance on food parcels or other forms of charitable aid.