Cash for footsteps is Rosalie Rotolo's pitch to help the Salvos!
Liberal Candidate for the State Seat of Unley, Rosalie Rotolo
Key Facts:- Political candidate Rosalie Rotolo launches 'Follow Rotolo' fundraiser for Salvation Army Unley Corps
- Will convert her door-knocking steps into donations for Salvos
- Campaign launch on Sunday 23 November at 3:00 pm, starting from Rotolo's office and ending with a community BBQ at Unley Oval
- The Salvation Army Unley sees over 100 people weekly seeking support
- Authorised by A Hyde for the Liberal Party 104 Greenhill Road UNLEY 5061
Media Release Happening this Sunday, 23 November, 2025
Cash for footsteps is Rosalie Rotolo’s pitch to help the Salvos!
How far can political candidate Rosalie go... to door-knock & meet Unley electors?
Unley Campaign Launch Event:
What: ‘Follow Rotolo’ to start our Fund Raiser for The Salvos!
When: Sunday 23rd November at 3.00 pm
Where: Starting at Rosalie’s Office, 44/46 King William Rd, Goodwood and walk with us to a Community BBQ at Unley Oval, for a fund-raising event with The Salvos at 4 pm
Political candidate for the State Seat of Unley, Rosalie Rotolo, has already covered hundreds of kilometres in her 10 months campaigning to meet electors in over 15,000 homes.
But she hopes to do more, by launching a creative mission to turn her steps into $Dollars for the local Salvation Army with a ‘Follow Rotolo’ fund-raising activity. Like most charity drives, it asks supporters to commit Dollars per kilometre - as she walks the multiple suburbs of the electorate.
Between now and a week before the Mach 2026 election Rosalie will use her watch to count the number of steps she takes when door knocking, letter boxing, going to community events or attending shopping centre listening posts.
The ‘walking more’ money that Rosalie raises will go to the Salvo’s Unley to support the important work it does in Unley and surrounding suburbs.
Already a long-time supporter of the ‘Salvos’, she contacted the Salvation Army of Unley Corps with the plan to increase her funding effort by measuring her footsteps to generate more cash. This is it: https://community.salvationarmy.org.au/rosalie-rotolo-liberal-for-unley
You can donate to the Salvos for any amount, or sponsor Rosalie for a day starting at $100 and Rosalie commits to taking a minimum of 10,000 steps each day on the campaign trail.
Unley Salvos has a target to raise $30,000 this year and is still short by way too much – so Rosalie wants to help balance the books!
“The Salvation Army has been a cornerstone of care and connection in our community for generations,” says Rosalie, an active supporter of the community work of the Salvos.
Rosalie with Colin Sampson of the Unley Corps Around 5,000 doors knocked, only 10,000 to go!
“At the Unley Worship and Community Centre, incredible work is being done every day to support those in need — whether it’s through practical assistance, providing a safe space, or simply offering a listening ear. Their commitment to serving with compassion and dignity makes a real difference in people’s lives.
“It’s always inspiring to see the way faith and service come together to create hope and strength for so many. A heartfelt thank you goes to Colin and the dedicated team and volunteers at the Salvation Army in Unley for their tireless efforts and the warmth they bring to our community”.
Facts from the Salvation Army:
- Every 17 seconds, The Salvation Army in Australia helps someone in need. And this help is made possible through the generosity of community minded people
- As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, it is resulting in an unsurmountable mountain of financial and personal stress for many. Countless Aussies, many for the first time, are coming to us for support.
- Unley Salvo’s sees over 100 people a week coming through for support or a break from isolation.
- Through critical support services and programs, the Salvos are committed to providing wrap-around care to Australians struggling with hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, natural disasters, addiction and mental illness – so that people are supported, feel connected and look forward to a brighter future.
Every month Rosalie and the Salvos will devote some of their social media to thank sponsors.
Background on Rosalie: “I’m a resident and business owner of Unley for almost 30 years. I’m the Liberal candidate for our area, but before any of that, I’m a neighbour, a mum, and someone who cares about the little things that make this place feel like home. “For me, Unley is the heartbeat of family-run shops opening before dawn, parents juggling school drop-offs with a smile, restaurants pushing through tough times, and locals always finding a way to show up for each other. “I’m stepping forward because I believe local politics shouldn’t be about loud promises or tired slogans. It should be about listening, fixing what’s broken, and making sure the people who hold this community together — small business owners, workers, families — are actually heard”.
Sponsor Guarantee: The Salvation Army, in the interests of transparency will run and handle the logistics and collection of money, to give confidence to donors – regardless of their political beliefs.
Gifts of $2 or more to the social work of The Salvation Army in Australia are tax deductible:
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Hear from Rosalie via this link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1684824172431131
Contact: 0418 835 211 / [email protected]
Contact for Colin Sampson, Corps Officer - Unley -SA/NT SA/NT Division Mobile: 0434488246
Email: [email protected] Address: 68-70 Marion Street, UNLEY, South Australia, 5061
Authorised by A Hyde for the Liberal Party 104 Greenhill Road UNLEY 5061
Contact details:
Rosalie: Contact: 0418 835 211 / [email protected]