On Monday the Salvation Army opened its first medical centre in New Zealand. They hope to meet the medical and social needs of their clients in a one-stop shop.
The Sallies are well-known for their op shops, their food banks and their social care – so why not health care?
“Particularly health care that treats more than just their physical needs but looks at them as a whole person and so that would make the hauora service for the Salvation Army a unique programme.
“We’re looking at the whole person and now we can improve their health and wellbeing,” said Salvation Army National Director Lieutenant-Colonel Rod Carey. Read more