Trauma Teddy – Knit for Red Cross

Our teddies provide comfort and help take people's minds off their worries. Trauma Teddies are lovingly hand-crafted – knitted, stuffed, sewn together and labelled – by Red Cross members and volunteers all over the country.

In 2018 alone, we distributed more than 50,000 Trauma Teddies to children across the country, thanks to more than 600 volunteer knitters.

The Trauma Teddy program wouldn’t function without the generosity of our knitters and amazing volunteers. If you enjoy a yarn, a cup of tea and knitting, the we would love to hear from you.

The Trauma Teddy story

Interested in joining our army of Trauma Teddy knitters or how to get involved or locations of knitting groups across the country? Use the map below to find out more.

While those knitting for charity come from throughout the community, every Trauma Teddy must pass a strict quality inspection before distribution. This is undertaken by Red Cross Trauma Teddy Coordinators. To find out more, contact your local office.

Trauma Teddy® (including Trauma Teddies®) is a trademark owned by the Australian Red Cross Society ABN 50 169 561 39.