Australian Red Cross exists to support people in their most difficult moments.

With 111 years’ experience and a nationwide community of 16,000+ members and volunteers, we act locally and connect globally to deliver what’s needed, when it’s needed most. 

Emergency services and disasters

Help build communities that are strong, resilient and able to anticipate, respond, and recover well from disasters and climate change related emergencies.

Migration

Help build fair, welcoming, and inclusive communities where migrants are safe and have their humanitarian needs met.

Community activities and programs

Build connection and resilience through volunteering and responding to the humanitarian needs of local communities.

International programs

Help build stronger, more resilient international communities with increased capacity to prepare for, anticipate, respond to and recover from crises, especially those caused by climate change.

International Humanitarian Law

Better humanitarian outcomes for people and communities impacted by armed conflicts.

First Nations Centrality

Our work is informed by the voices of First Nations people, so that we may work together in the purpose of Australian Red Cross, while fostering cultural safety, equity and greater inclusion of First Nations people in our programs, volunteering and as voices of advocacy.

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Increase the supply of safe and high-quality blood, plasma and other biological products, bolstering the capacity to respond to emergencies, support medical treatments, and improve patient and community outcomes.

Red Cross pays our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander custodians of the country where we work, and to Elders, past, present and emerging.

Learn about our Reconciliation Action Plan and how we can all make reconciliation real.

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