An all-blokes group of local volunteers and visitors – welcoming any bloke who comes along to enjoy our outdoor activities.
It’s all free and laid-back stuff, with no prequalification required. Salvos Mates Support (SMS) is jointly sponsored in 2025 by the Noosa Council and Noosa Salvos.
The purpose of the SMS group is to help our mates unwind and meet other blokes who enjoy a variety of small-group casual outdoor get togethers. Our group includes retirees and younger guys still working part time. Some of our guys need company or a break in routine to help with stress.
We offer small group activities to try out, such as river boat hire fishing and barbecue days, 4wd and barbecue day on Noosa North Shore, sailing lessons on the river, an outrigger canoe day, surfing and SUP lessons, and Noosa riverside brekkies.
Our other activities include doing small home repair jobs for local needy residents, who can’t afford the tradesmen and materials. In that example, two or three of us would spend two or three hours to chat to the resident and fix a few things around their house.
We can also arrange computer courses, financial advice, and help with getting a job and short-term accommodation.
Give us a try. It makes you feel good to help others by having some fun and see it working for the mutual benefit.
We welcome anyone of any religion or background. No obligations or regular attendance – just select the activities of your interest.
If you are interested in SMS, phone Mike or Peter on 0412 020 290 or 0402 104 247. You may like to check our website and register an interest online: www.webofhope.au/sms
We also put on a free riverside morning brekkie coffee and toastie near Pelican Boat Hire on the first Wednesday of each month from 8.00am to 9.30am. You may like to pop in and chat? Next one is on 3 September.
