About us
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.
From emergency support, critical blood donations, migration services and community resilience, to international capacity building and promoting respect for the laws of war, we continue to stand beside and treat every human with dignity.
We belong to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and together with 191 other National Societies in countries around the world, we are part of the world’s largest humanitarian network; 16 million volunteers working alongside our staff to help those impacted by crisis, disaster and conflict.
Our purpose
Bringing people and communities together in times of need and building on community strengths. We do this by mobilising the power of humanity.
Our vision
Trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation, making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
What we do
Australian Red Cross is a volunteer-based organisation that exists to reduce human suffering.
With 110 years’ experience and a community of 20,000+ members and volunteers, we act locally and connect globally to deliver what’s needed, when it’s needed most.
How we work
How we work is as important as what we do. Our guidelines apply to all our programs and services and inform all our work.
Governance
Learn more about the governance and management of Australian Red Cross. Read annual reports, social policy statements and more.
We're part of a worldwide Movement
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian network of 80 million people that helps those facing disaster, conflict and health and social problems.
What we stand for
In all activities our volunteers, members and staff are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Inclusion and diversity
Learn how Red Cross is committed to embracing diversity and creating a more inclusive and welcoming organisation.
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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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