Earlier today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a five-day Stage 4 lockdown in Victoria, starting at 11:59pm AEDT tonight (Friday, February 12th).

As a result of this announcement, all of our Victorian stores will be closed from Saturday, February 13th until Wednesday, February 17th. 

Allowing for any further government announcements, our stores will reopen next Thursday, February 18th. Until then, you can shop with us online 24/7, from the comfort of your home.

Due to the recent announcements by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, all of our Victorian stores will be closed from Saturday, February 13th until Wednesday, February 17th. 

Due to the recent announcements by Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan our Western Australian stores will temporarily close today, February 1 and reopen Saturday, February 6.

For a full list of temporarily closed stores, please see below:

We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well, and that we can welcome you in-store again soon.

Last year we launched our first online. We had been planning to launch an online store for a while and had intended to get it up and running in a year or so. Big projects like this take time. However, once Covid-19 hit our shores, that plan quickly changed and a timeline of 12 months turned into 12 weeks.

Covid-19 changed the way we operate. Not just for a short time, but indefinitely. For the first time ever, we had to temporarily close all of our stores - that’s a huge deal for us, our community, and our teams. 

To ensure we could be there when we were needed most we launched our online store as quickly as we could. It wasn’t perfect, it didn’t include everything we had planned, but it was up and running. It allowed our customers to connect with us, it allowed our store teams to stay busy.

In the months since launching our online store, we have been flooded with support and feedback from you. Feedback on ways we can do better and be better. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts – we’ve been listening and busily working on making improvements based on how you like to shop.

With this in mind, we hope you like our new(er) online store. Let’s call it ‘Salvos Stores Online 2.0’. It’s now faster, easier to navigate, and an all-around better shopping experience.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Thank you for your ongoing support. And most of all, thank you for coming on this digital journey with us.

In the months since launching our online store, we have been flooded with support and feedback from you. With this in mind, we hope you like our new(er) online store. Let’s call it ‘Salvos Stores Online 2.0’. It’s now faster, easier to navigate, and an all-around better shopping experience.

In  line with the recent announcements by Queensland Premier Annastacia  Palaszczuk our Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton and Redlands stores  will temporarily close on Saturday, January 9 and reopen Tuesday,  January 12.

For a full list of temporarily closed stores, please scroll to the table below.

In line with the recent announcements, our Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich,  Moreton and Redlands stores will temporarily close on Saturday, January  9, and reopen Tuesday, January 12.

Due to the  recent increase in Covid-19 cases in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area and  with the health of our team and customers in mind, we have decided to  temporarily close our Mona Vale store from 19th-21st of December. Please  rest assured that all of our other stores remain open.

We  look forward to seeing you in-store again soon and want to take this  opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support, patience and  understanding.

Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in Sydney’s Northern  Beaches and with the health of our team and customers in mind, we have  decided to temporarily close our Mona Vale store from 19th-22nd of  December.

To our wonderful South Australian Customers,  

What a week! We’re as excited as you are to be able to re-open, so following on from the announcement from South Australian Premier Steven Marshall this afternoon, all Salvos Stores in South Australia will now re-open on Monday 23rd November.  

We are asking all our customers to consider wearing a mask whilst shopping in our stores over the coming weeks so that we can all work together to ensure we can keep SA open.  

We continue to implement additional precautionary measures to ensure we can keep our teams, customers & donors safe. These are: 

Additional cleaning of our stores throughout the day and each evening 

The provision of PPE for our team members  

Hand sanitising stations at our store entrances 

We are looking forward to welcoming you back on Monday. 

All Salvos Stores in South Australia will now re-open on Monday 23rd November.

South Australian Stores reopening 23/11/2020

To our wonderful South Australian Customers,

Following on from the announcement from South Australian Premier Steven Marshall this afternoon, all Salvos Stores in South Australia will be closed as of end of trade today for the next 6 days. 

You can continue to shop and support Salvos Stores by visiting our online store, with hundreds of new items being listed from stores across the country each day.

Whilst our stores are temporarily closed, we will continue to ensure we are upholding the mission of The Salvation Army and assisting those most in need within our communities.

We know this is going to be a challenging few days, but we know that you will rally together and get through. If at any time during this period you need support, please reach out to your local Salvation Army service by clicking here.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back into our stores already.

Following on from the announcement from South Australian Premier Steven Marshall this afternoon, all Salvos Stores in South Australia will be closed as of end of trade today (28/11/2020) for the next 6 days. 

Did you know that Australians receive $669 million in unwanted Christmas gifts every year? 

That's a lot of money spent on items that are often destined for landfill. Not to mention the financial stress that comes with excessive gift-giving. 

This Christmas, we want to encourage you to pick up your pressies, gift wrap, and cards from Salvos Stores. Not only is it good for the planet and your wallet, but it's also a great way to find unique items for the special people in your life.

The true cost of Christmas

Did you know that Australians receive $669 million in unwanted Christmas gifts every year?

Dr Happy (a.k.a Dr Tim Sharp) shares his top five tips for how you can reimagine Christmas with your kids in 2020.

1. Talk the talk: Talk to your kids about how Christmas can be a great time to have fun and to receive gifts, but also that it’s a time to think of and to give to others

2. Lead by example: Model this by determining your own “giving practice”

3. Install the “one in one out” rule: Start conversations about ethical consumption and start a practice that for every new toy received, one’s given to the Salvos

4. Share a Christmas story with a difference: Share real (age appropriate) stories with your kids about the good work done by the Salvo’s programs

5. Talk sustainability: Educate your children about the environmental benefits of reusing, recycling and not wasting nearly as much

To our Melbourne Salvos Stores Community,

We’re thrilled to be able to re-open our doors to you once again, as we welcome back our amazing community. You’ve been incredible whilst our stores have had to close again, and we want to take a moment to thank you for all the kind words our teams have received. 

Like us, you have been eager for our stores to re-open and we have had lots of reports of customers having a look through our windows as our teams have prepared for re-opening. With this in mind, I am pleased to say that we will be opening as many of our stores as quickly as we can.

I am pleased to share that from Wednesday, October 28th, we will be re-opening the following stores, with more to come in the next few weeks. This means you will be able to shop and drop off your donations (most stores, selected hours). 

Store opening days and hours have changed so please make sure to check our store locator. 

Abbotsford Beaconsfield Brunswick   Bundoora Camberwell Cheltenham   Cranbourne Croydon Dandenong   St Kilda Doncaster Dromana   Epping Fairfield Fawkner   Ferntree Gully Sunbury Frankston   Glenroy Hampton Rowville   Healesville Tecoma Kew   Keysborough Kilsyth Knox   Melton Mitcham Mornington   Mornington Central Mt. Waverley Mulgrave   Niddrie Noble Park Oakleigh   Pakenham Watsonia Preston   

Rosebud Hastings Somerville   Richmond Sunshine Footscray   Taylors Lakes Deer Park Williamstown   Hoppers Crossing Pakenham Village     

Hawthorn Elsternwick Lilydale   Whittlesea Carnegie Mentone   Braybrook       

Fitzroy Windsor Malvern   Gisborne Glen Waverley Springvale   Heidelberg Ringwood Carrum Downs   Chelsea Hampton Park Narre Warren   

South Melbourne Monbulk Clayton   Bayswater Carlton Campbellfield   Chelsea Heights Bentleigh Clyde North   

We are continuing to implement additional precautionary measures to ensure we can keep our teams, customers, and donors safe whilst they shop with us. These are:

Additional cleaning of our stores throughout the day and each evening

Our change-rooms will be closed temporarily

The provision of PPE for all team members

Hand sanitising stations at our store entrances

We ask all our customers to please wear a face mask when they visit our stores, unless you have a lawful reason not to, and to maintain social distancing.

For anyone not ready to head back into our stores just yet, you can always shop with us online at salvosstores.com.au.

Most of our stores are set up to accept contactless donations (selected hours), so please drop off those donations that you’ve been holding onto whilst we have been closed. Give your nearest store a call to check their donation hours before making the trip.

Finally, we would like to encourage anyone who can spare a couple of hours each week to give us a hand by volunteering. We’re in need now more than ever, for some additional support to assist our stores to get back on their feet – from sorting donations through to serving customers you’ll make a huge difference and we are sure you’ll have lots of fun.

For volunteer information, pleas click here.

From Wednesday, October 28th, we will be re-opening selected Melbourne stores, with more to come in the next few weeks. This means you will be able to shop and drop off your donations (most stores, selected hours).

Covid-19 Update | Selected Melbourne Stores Reopening

It’s Spring! And that means Spring cleaning. There are many benefits to going through our wardrobes and reducing the amount of clutter in our homes. We all hang on to things and they accumulate over time, so what can we do with the things we no longer need?  

We encourage you to think about reusing, recycling or donating. If you are considering generously donating your unwanted goods then please consider donating to Salvos Stores. 

KEEPING THINGS OUT OF LANDFILL: Thanks largely to fast fashion and the treadmill of trends that are impossible to keep up with, Australians discard a massive six tonnes of clothing every 10 minutes. To help combat this, we encourage everyone to think more sustainably and consider what items can be reused, recycled, donated, upcycled or mended. 

GIVE AN ITEM A SECOND LIFE: You may not have a need for it anymore but there is always someone else who would love to give it a new lease of life and will probably get just as much joy from it as you did (how nice is that!). 

HELP RAISE FUNDS: Donated items are sold in-store to help raise funds to continue community projects that support vulnerable Australians including those with addiction, mental health concerns, escaping domestic violence, struggling financially and those at risk of homelessness. 

LESS STUFF = LESS STRESS: We all have stuff we don’t use hanging about the home and it’s been well documented that decluttering is not only good for physically freeing up space but it’s also beneficial for your mental health too. 

Did you know that goods donated are sold in-store to raise funds for The Salvation Army? The funds we raise help provide support, counselling and plan long-term strategies that will give those struggling hope for a future. We believe everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their situation. 

All Salvos Stores Stores welcome the following items: 

✓ CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES: Clothing, footwear and accessories in good condition. 

✓ BRIC-A-BRAC & HOMEWARES: Household items that are in good condition. 

✓ TOYS, BOOKS, CDS, DVDS & VINYL: Items that are in good condition. 

✓ ELECTRICAL GOODS: Small electrical items such as radios in good, working condition. 

Bigger Salvos Stores stores can welcome the following items: 

✓ WHITE GOODS: Items such as refrigerators in good working condition. 

✓ QUALITY FURNITURE: Furniture that is not broken, stained or torn. 

To find out exactly what your local store accepts as donations, find your nearest Salvos here and scroll down to the donation section for your store.

It's best to drop your donation off during store opening hours, which can be found on the store's website page. To find out when your local store is open, see our Store Locator.

Although not available in all states at the moment, we do provide free collection from your home or business for items that won’t fit in your car. For more information on whether this service is running in your area, or to schedule a pick-up, please call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58), Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm (AEST/AEDT). 

We are very grateful to all of our wonderful customers and donors who help us help those in need. Thank you for your generosity! 

It’s Spring! And that means Spring cleaning. There are many benefits to going through our wardrobes and reducing the amount of clutter in our homes.

Love thrifting? Live for online shopping? If you’re nodding right now, you’ll fall head over heels for our new online store.

Brimming with thousands of pre-loved items, Salvos Stores online is the virtual op shop that never sleeps.

Nearly 100 Salvos Stores around Australia hand-pick items from their shops and list them online. They take the pictures, write the descriptions, list the items online and get a little skip in their step when someone purchases them. They’re also the ones who carefully pack the item up and send it to its new owner (that’s you!). 

Although we’re likely (okay, definitely) bias, online thrift shopping is one of the best ways to get your online shopping kick, while doing your bit for the planet and supporting programs to help those in need. Talk about a win, win, win.

You might also wonder, why would Salvos Stores go online?

This has been a huge step for our organisation and one we’re so excited to share with our customers. Quicker than we could have imagined, Covid-19 changed the way our organisation worked and that meant going online and making thrifting a digital experience. 

Our online store ensures our customers can still op shop. It keeps our teams engaged when stores have had to temporarily close. It allows us to be there for our community. And, it means we continue raising funds to support Salvation Army programs for vulnerable Australians (something that feels more important now, than ever before).

So, why not take a look for yourself? (Go on!)

SHOP WOMEN       SHOP MEN       SHOP KIDS       SHOP HOMEWARE   

A few weeks ago we introduced you to Brigitte and Fiona - online superstars busy listing items online for sale every day. If you missed the introduction, you can meet the amazing duo here.

In this part 2 behind-the-scenes look at Salvos Stores online, we get an inside peek at how items make it from the shop to the online store.

Spoiler: It involves a team of stylists, photographers, and website technicians... Just kidding! Fiona and Brigitte (and nearly 100 teams just like them) cover the entire process - they even hunt down the pesky care label.

Salvos Store Online Behind The Scenes | Part 2

Please note this footage was taken before increased restrictions came into effect.

To browse the online store, click one of the buttons below!

SHOP WOMEN       SHOP MEN       SHOP KIDS   

A few weeks ago we introduced you to Brigitte and Fiona - online superstars busy listing items online for sale every day. In this part 2 behind-the-scenes look, we get an inside peek at how items make it from the shop to the online store.

Behind The Scenes of Our Online Store | Part 2

The days are longer, the air is warmer... spring is finally here! It’s the perfect time to clear out your old items and make way for new op shop finds (well, new to you at least).

For some, op shopping is a much-loved hobby. They can walk into any small thrift shop, or huge warehouse-style Salvos and flick through the racks with ease. Just by looking at the dress/jacket/top they can get a sense for if it’ll fit. If it’ll flatter them. If they’ll feel great in it. 

For others, the racks brimming with pre-loved clothing are intimidating. It’s difficult to know where to start browsing and near-impossible to decide if it’s worth trying something on. 

If you fall into the second camp, we’ve got a few simple tips that will turn your op shop pit stops into the exciting thrift-ventures they should be.

It sounds simple but take a moment to actually feel the fabric of the item you’re considering before you bother trying it on. Is it soft? Does it stretch? Is it see-through? For bonus points, check the care label. It’ll give you a quick snapshot into whether you need to hand-wash a piece, dry-clean it or (fingers crossed!) can chuck it in the machine. The care label will also let you know what it’s made of – is it mainly natural fibres like cotton, linen or wool, or is it synthetic (which may irritate those with sensitive skin). A blend of both is often the case, and usually delivers the best of both worlds.

All Salvos Stores are colour coded, which not only looks really pretty but allows you to head straight for the hues that work for you. The colours that show off your complexion and work best with your hair. The colours that make you ‘pop’. If you usually shop the same hues out of habit, or aren’t sure what your colours are, this article is a great way to get acquainted with your complimentary rainbow shades.

Thrift shops are filled with clothes ranging from BNWT (brand new with tags) to true vintage finds that have survived the decades, and much like trends that have evolved over the years, so have the way designers and brands size garments. You may be a certain size in today’s world, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that a vintage garment in that same size will fit just as well.

Although nothing beats trying a garment on (whether that’s in a change room, or at home when purchased), there are a few ‘size at first sight’ tips to keep in mind.

Don’t limit yourself to your current size. Labels are almost meaningless while thrifting, so look at the garment’s shape over its size tag.

It sounds obvious, but hold it up to yourself while on the hanger. The waist and length can be checked in moments with a quick hanger test.

Think outside the box. If it’s a shirt or blouse you love but it’s too small, could you wear it open over a tee? If you find jeans that fit perfectly but are too long, could you chop the hems off? Your only limit is your imagination when it comes to thrift style.

We hope these short and sweet thrift-tips inspire those new to op shopping. To share your own hacks, tag @SalvosStores on Instagram – we can’t wait to see them!

SHOP ONLINE       
FIND MY NEAREST SALVOS   

For some, op shopping is a much-loved hobby, for others, the racks brimming with pre-loved clothing are intimidating. Whichever camp you're in, these tips will no doubt come in handy on your next thrift-venture.

Meet Online Superstars Fiona and Brigitte! They're just one of the nearly 100 teams across Australia uploading items to our new online store every day. In this Part 1 behind the scenes sneak peek, we ask this amazing duo what they look for in items they're listing online.

Salvos Store Online Behind The Scenes | Part 1

SHOP WOMEN      
SHOP MEN       
SHOP KIDS   

Meet Online Superstars Fiona and Brigitte! They're just one of the nearly 100 teams across Australia uploading items to our new online store every day.

Behind The Scenes of Our Online Store | Part 1

Shop our collections to find great quality pre-loved items 

Covid-19 Update: Due to restrictions in several states, there may be short delays dispatching online orders from some stores. Thanks for your patience.

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