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No one should face a disaster alone.
When Cyclone Alfred struck in NSW and Queensland, homes were damaged, streets flooded, and communities were suddenly cut off. Many people faced power outages, displacement, and a wave of fear—especially for those who had already lived through past disasters.
Like the calm in the storm, Australian Red Cross teams were there to check in with people before the cyclone hit, offering emotional support, and helping people feel prepared and safe. And after the cyclone, their steady presence was a comfort to people whose world had been turned upside down.
That care doesn’t stop when the floodwaters recede. As communities begin to clean up and rebuild, and people look to a new tomorrow, Australian Red Cross teams will be there supporting recovery for as long as it takes.
Your donation helps make this possible. With your help, we can respond quickly when disaster hits, and stay as people begin to heal.
Your gift brings care where it’s needed most
Your donation today can help people take the first steps in recovery after disaster, restoring safety, stability and hope after their toughest and darkest days.
Last year alone:
70
emergency events were responded to by our teams.
51,686
people were supported through these emergency events through registration, psychological first aid and referrals to other support services.
1,462
emergency services staff and volunteers were deployed to emergency events all over the country.
189
of the emergency services team members were deployed interstate, when further support was needed.
Impact numbers from Australian Red Cross July 2023–June 2024
How your gift today could help
$40
can provide four older Australians with a high-quality meal, and with a side of social connection, delivered to their home by a volunteer.
$85
can help fund our service to reconnect families in disasters, reducing major source of trauma.
$210
can provide a shelter repair kit for two overseas families of five, offering emergency shelter after a disaster. The kit includes a shelter tool kit, two tarpaulins, and two lanterns, allowing families to create a temporary shelter or repair their damaged home.
What I found with the Red Cross was so wonderful. They didn't judge me, they just embraced me.
Vicki, local Lismore community member impacted by Cyclone Alfred and previous severe flooding
It's a marathon. It is not a sprint. We are going to be here for the long haul.
Sam Savage, Red Cross team member based in Townsville, Far North Queensland
The Red Cross were the first ones to come and give us water. It’s the first time someone came here to help us.
Vanuatu Britano community Chief George John
Your tax-deductible donation helps us be there for people facing a long road to recovery
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About your donation to Australian Red Cross
Yes, donations of gifts over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. If you receive a material benefit for your donation then it is not tax deductible: for example, if you receive points or another material benefit from your credit card provider.
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Your donation will help Australian Red Cross support the most vulnerable people in our local communities in Australia and across the Asia Pacific. Your gift will go to help wherever the needs are greatest. That could be:
- companionship for older people who are isolated and alone
- emotional and practical support to someone affected by a disaster
- emergency financial aid for a family who fled conflict overseas and is starting over
- and so much more.
Every year, in Australia, we help someone every 90 seconds. Here are some of the great things supporters like you made possible last financial year:
- support for more than 324,000 people during and after disasters in Australia
- regular phone calls or visits to more than 3,500 older isolated people
- much-needed support for more than 19,700 people from 125 countries who had been made vulnerable by migration and are now living in Australia
- 66 Australian international aid workers were deployed to help in 33 countries.
If you donate a gift to an organisation classified as a ‘deductible gift recipient’ (like Australian Red Cross), you can claim a tax deduction on your tax return for that year for your donation. If you receive a material benefit for your donation then it is not tax deductible: for example, if you receive points or another material benefit from your credit card provider. Donating to a deductible gift recipient will likely reduce your overall taxable income, which in turn may reduce the amount of tax you are required to pay.
You must donate at least $2 and keep proof in the form of a receipt or bank statement. When you donate to Australian Red Cross, we’ll send you a tax receipt. The more you donate, the more you may claim back. Find out more »
Every day, people like you are helping to make a real difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable through our regular giving program.
Our regular givers support our work by automatically donating every four weeks, either by credit card or direct debit. Their ongoing support means we can be there for people facing crisis in Australia and beyond for years to come.
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