Stronger communities start with stronger connections

With 112 years’ experience and a network of 19,000+ members and volunteers, we help people support one another, strengthen community connections, and prepare for whatever comes next.

We mobilise the power of humanity

Our work is organised around three interconnected Impact Portfolios, designed to create greater impact.

Social connection and cohesion

Strengthens participation, relationships, networks and trust, enabling communities to act together and stay strong in times of uncertainty.

Risk reduction

Helps communities anticipate and understand risks, reduce vulnerability, strengthen preparedness and build their capability to adapt to changing conditions.

Relief and recovery from disruption

Supports communities to navigate disruption, recover, and adapt to withstand future challenges.

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Our impact in Australia

For more than 112 years, we've worked alongside local communities and connected globally to deliver what's needed, when it's needed most.

18,209

Australian Red Cross members and volunteers acted for humanity.

139,168

volunteer hours connecting with older and vulnerable people through our Telecross and Telechat programs.

281,923

people received support before, during and after disasters.

34,170

people from 129 countries received help through our migration support programs in Australia.

70,000+

students completed first aid training.

Data: Australian Red Cross July 2024–June 2025

How we create impact

Emergency services and disasters

Help communities reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and navigate disruption, recover and adapt to future challenges.

See how we respond to disasters

Migration

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

Learn how we support migrants

Community activities and programs

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

Explore community programs

International programs

Support international disaster and crisis preparedness and response and strengthen action in our region.

See our global impact

International Humanitarian Law

Promote respect for better humanitarian outcomes for people impacted by armed conflicts.

Learn about international humanitarian law

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.

See our work with First Nations people

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.

Learn more about Lifeblood's impact

Learn more about our work

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.

See how we deliver outcomes

Real stories, real impact

Discover stories from across Australia and around the world that show how Red Cross supports people in times of need, strengthens communities, and creates lasting humanitarian impact.

Read our stories

Australian Red Cross acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, their ancestors and Elders, past and present.

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

This website may contain the images, voices or names of people who have passed away.

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