How your camp, retreat or event supports disaster relief across Australia

Australia is a country of extremes, floods, fires, storms, and sudden emergencies that can change lives in an instant.

When disaster strikes, The Salvation Army is often one of the first on the ground, offering urgent care, comfort, and practical support to people facing the unthinkable.

And when you hold your event at The Collaroy Centre, you become part of that emergency response.

Ready to respond – anywhere, anytime

The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) team has been on the frontlines of countless crises, including:

• The Black Summer bushfires
  
• Queensland floods
  
• COVID-19 pandemic response
  
• Cyclones in northern communities
  
• Local house fires, road accidents, and evacuations

They work alongside emergency services to provide meals, blankets, emotional support and essential supplies – sometimes for days, sometimes for months.

What they deliver in times of crisis

SAES teams are trained volunteers and staff, equipped to respond fast and effectively. Their support includes:

• On-site catering: Hot meals and refreshments for first responders and evacuees
  
• Emergency supplies: Blankets, hygiene packs, clothing and water
  
• Emotional support: Compassionate care for people who’ve lost everything
  
• Referrals and case management: Connecting people with housing, financial aid and trauma support
  
• Community recovery support: Helping towns and families rebuild after the emergency ends

This work is made possible by the infrastructure, funding and support that comes from everyday people, like those who book at The Collaroy Centre.

Your booking makes a difference

Revenue generated through bookings at The Collaroy Centre goes straight back into supporting Salvos services, including the SAES teams on the ground.

When your school holds a camp, or your business runs a team retreat here, you’re helping to fund:

• Training and equipment for rapid response teams
  
• Fuel and transport to get volunteers where they’re needed
  
• Food, bedding and essentials for those evacuated from their homes
  
• Long-term recovery efforts in affected communities

Disasters may be unpredictable, but support doesn’t have to be.

Real help, when it’s needed most

Here’s what your booking helps make possible:

• A woman evacuated from her flood-ravaged town receives a hot meal, clean clothes, and a listening ear
  
• A tired firefighter, working through the night, is handed a warm drink and a word of thanks
  
• A family who lost everything in a house fire is supported through the chaos and into new accommodation

These moments matter. And they’re powered by everyday Australians choosing to give back – simply by choosing a venue with purpose.

When you need a venue, choose one that stands ready

The Collaroy Centre isn’t just a stunning location for camps and conferences. It’s part of a national network of care that activates when crisis hits.

By hosting your event here, you help ensure that help is always close at hand, no matter where or when the next emergency strikes.

Want to learn more? Visit salvationarmy.org.au/emergency-services to see where the SAES team is working now.