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Code of conduct

Our Code sets out the expectations of all Australian Red Cross People in connection with their roles with Australian Red Cross, including those partners, suppliers, contractors, and consultants that work with Australian Red Cross to help achieve Our Purpose and Vision.

At all times, our code should be interpreted consistently with:

  • The Fundamental Principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
  • Our Purpose: Bringing people and communities together in times of need and building on community strengths. We do this by mobilising the power of humanity.
  • Our Vision: Being trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
  • Our Values: We aspire, we respect, we collaborate, we stand up, we deliver.

Access our full Code of Conduct, including examples of how to apply the guiding principles.

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