Where does your donation go?
See the difference your donation can make to people’s lives in Australia and around the world.
For more than 112 years, Australian Red Cross has been there to support people facing some of life’s toughest moments.
From helping communities prepare for and recover from disasters, to creating meaningful connections that help people feel supported and part of a community. We work wherever it’s needed most, guided by humanitarian principles that put people first every time.
When disaster strikes, your donation helps support reach people quickly. And when communities across Australia face ongoing challenges, you help make sure that support is there for the long term too.
The difference your donation makes
Here’s what donors helped make possible over the past year.
29,538
people built stronger community connections and preparedness through Australian Red Cross workshops.
20,681
members and volunteers acted for humanity.
213,790
people received support before, during, and after disasters.
13,744
people received direct psychological first aid during or after disasters–support when it mattered most.
44
Australian Red Cross international delegates were deployed to 26 countries.
Data: Australian Red Cross Annual Report FY26
Are donations to Australian Red Cross tax deductible?
Yes. All donations to Australian Red Cross are tax deductible in Australia, and we’ll send you a receipt in your name for your records.
Can I choose where my donation goes?
Yes. You can choose to support a specific appeal or fund, depending on what's most important to you. Visit our Ways to donate page to explore the different ways you can help.
Is donating online secure?
Yes. We use secure payment technology to help keep your information safe when you donate online. Your details are encrypted and handled in line with our privacy and security practices, so you can give with confidence.
How donations are used
Donations help fund programs and services that support people facing challenges across Australia and around the world.
These include community programs, migration services, international aid and development initiatives, emergency preparedness and response activities, First Nations programs, and international humanitarian law initiatives.
They help people stay connected, recover after crises, and build stronger, more resilient communities.
How we stay accountable
We use donations responsibly and transparently
We regularly report on how funds are used and the impact they make through our Annual Report and financial reporting.
Strong governance and independent oversight
Australian Red Cross is governed by a Board and operates under a comprehensive framework of governance regulations, policies and procedures that support ethical decision-making and accountability.
Independent financial audits
Our financial statements are independently audited each year and published as part of our annual reporting
Registered and regulated charity
Australian Red Cross is a registered charity regulated by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and complies with relevant fundraising and charity obligations.
Australia's Most Trusted Charity Brand
Australian Red Cross was named Australia's Most Trusted Charity Brand in the Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards, reflecting the confidence Australians place in our work and impact.
Your privacy and security matter
We are committed to protecting your personal information and use secure, encrypted payment systems for online donations.
Ways we help
We'll keep you updated
When you support Australian Red Cross, we want you to see the real difference you make, through:
- impact updates
- annual reporting
- stories from communities
See how your support reaches people
Let’s be there when it matters most, together.
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