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From survivor to helping others recover
Six years ago, Sabrina’s life was turned upside down when bushfires tore through Kangaroo Island, destroying her family’s home and property. Evacuating with her children and dogs, unsure if her husband would survive, she was left in shock and uncertainty.
At the emergency relief centre, many others had also escaped. “Many of the women that had escaped with their children probably assumed that they were going to be widows the next day, me included,” she says.
Full of fear and unsure what to expect, she walked inside. “When I saw Australian Red Cross, I instantly felt safe,” she recalls. In the years that followed, that sense of support continued, with a local recovery officer working alongside the community as it began to rebuild and move forward.
As Sabrina navigated her recovery, she supported others, organising fundraisers and opening up conversations around mental health. “I wanted to make sure that what I had been through wasn’t useless,” she says.
Today, Sabrina works in a resilience-focused role at Australian Red Cross, helping communities prepare for emergencies before they happen—coming full circle from receiving support to providing it.
“It can happen to anyone, any day,” she says. “Being prepared saves lives.”
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- Jessica, Australian Red Cross disaster recovery volunteer
“We hugged. We cried. We just looked at each other and thought, ‘how are we going to get through this?’ Then someone from Australian Red Cross walked over, introduced herself, and sat with us. She didn’t rush us. She didn’t tell us to be strong. She understood.”
- Lee, bushfire survivor, Victoria
“To all the precious souls who comprise Red Cross, I wholeheartedly extend my sincerest praise and deepest gratitude for the support you provide to those in genuine need. God bless you all. In the finest of ways, you personify your motto, ‘The Power of Humanity.’”
- Anonymous Giving Day donor and Meals on Wheels client
“Australian Red Cross can make an incredible difference to communities because people recognise who we are and what we do. As soon as people see the red shirt, there’s a feeling of understanding that we are there to assist that community and individuals in whatever way we can. We can just walk right in and get on with the job.”
- Jessica, Australian Red Cross disaster recovery volunteer
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