Vince Ross grew up living in a humpy on the banks of the Murrumbidgee river in New South Wales. Madi Madi country. His father was Scottish and His mum was aboriginal and so he found it hard to find his place in the world. The Salvos came with hammers and nails to help make some improvements and repairs to his home one day and Vince liked what he saw. He has been a Salvo ever since. His work with children and with the reconciliation journey over many years has been recognised by the General of the Salvos, who awarded Uncle Vince the Salvos highest honour - The order of the Founder.
