• Friends of Australian Red Cross are people who dedicate a certain level of annual financial support and choose from four categories.
• Clubs are often formed by groups of people with a common life aspect, such as age or business interests; or a club may be formed from an existing sporting or social group. The focus is on supporting Red Cross through lifestyle-based activities.
• Branches consist of people who hold regular and formal meetings to discuss Red Cross projects and services, and raise funds to advance community work in their area.

Become a Friend of Australian Red Cross

Our Friends are a group of individuals who support Australian Red Cross through annual membership support.
The four levels of membership are:

Contributing Friend $20

Geneva Supporter $50 ($20 membership fee + $30 tax-deductible donation)

Solferino Supporter $100 ($20 membership fee + $80 tax-deductible donation)

Henry Dunant Supporter $500 ($20 membership fee + $480 tax-deductible donation)

Becoming a Friend of Red Cross means that you will receive:

• A distinctive Red Cross badge and membership card
• Regular editions of our magazine 'Humanity'
• Invitations to Red Cross special events and the AGM

Additional benefits are applicable to certain membership categories.

If you would like to become a Friend of Red Cross, contact the Membership Coordinator on phone 02 9229 4133, fax 02 9229 4289, or email nswfriends@redcross.org.au.

• Hear about Red Cross community services
• Discover some exciting volunteer opportunities
• Be invited to attend Red Cross social functions
• Have access to Red Cross speakers who have expertise in a range of areas
• We know that you have valuable knowledge that can enhance the quality of Red Cross services, and with the flexibility given to clubs, you will also be able to influence the way Red Cross is governed.

How to form a club

Get together a group of people who you think might like to be part of the Australian Red Cross. Then contact the membership section of Red Cross to arrange an information session and we'll talk with you about what to do from there. Phone 02 9229 4256, fax 02 9229 4265, or email nswclubs@redcross.org.au.

Current Red Cross Clubs

University of Sydney
Liaison Officer: Kelly Ngo
Contact: kellyngo@optusnet.com.au or 0403 173 378
Website: http://www.surcs.org

University of NSW
Liaison Officer: Tze Ting Liew
Contact: redcrossunsw@yahoo.com.au or 0402 402 395
Website: http://www.iwd.net.au/redcross/

University of Technology, Sydney
Liaison Officer: Boshala Chan
Contact: Yaan-Fong.Chan@uts.edu.au or 0403 267 303
Website: http://home.iprimus.com.au/kamusc/UTSRCS/utsrcs.htm

Join a branch

There are thousands of Red Cross branch members across NSW.

Branch members raise over $2 million per year for Red Cross, often using innovative means such as fashion shows, garage sales, bingo competitions, street stalls, garden shows and luncheons to raise funds. Some branches operate tea rooms, baby boutiques and second-hand or opportunity shops, thereby supplying further vital funds for Red Cross.

When you become a Red Cross branch member, you join thousands of other people in NSW who care about their community, locally and globally.

If you would like further information about Red Cross branches, contact the Membership Coordinator on phone 02 9229 4256, fax 02 9229 4265, or email nswbranches@redcross.org.au.