Make Helping Humanity Your New Year’s Resolution with Australian Red Cross

As we wrap up 2025, one of the worst years on record in humanitarian terms, Australian Red Cross is encouraging Aussies to think about helping humanity as one of their New Year’s resolutions.

The statistics from Australian Red Cross’ reflection in 2025* reinforce the need for more people to offer their support to the community-based organisation as it continues to support multiple humanitarian efforts both locally and globally.  

Australian Red Cross State Director, Vanessa Goodall said this year so many people and communities have faced immense challenges due to the increased impact of climate-related natural hazards, conflict and ongoing crises affecting communities here in Australia and around the world.

“Between July 2024 and June 2025, we faced over 32 emergency activations across the country and in the past three months alone, we’ve responded to 10 activations in almost every state and territory,” Ms Goodall said.

“This incredible support was delivered by our incredible 18,000 plus Australian Red Cross members and volunteers who, day-in-day-out, act for humanity in their local communities across the nation.

“I’m proud of the care, connection and practical support that Australian Red Cross provides to help people move forward after a crisis, and it’s always so heartwarming to hear from our volunteers about the positive impact that ‘giving back’ has on their own lives too.

“This is why as the new year approaches, we want to highlight the ways in which Aussies can support people and communities in need by making their New Year’s resolution to help Australian Red Cross and its humanitarian efforts.”

 

Five ways to ensure your New Year’s resolution can make a difference with Australian Red Cross:

1. Donate your pre-loved good quality clothing at your local Red Cross Shop and whilst you’re there, pick-up an outfit!
2. Sign-up to volunteer and lend your time and skills
3. Make a booking to donate blood or plasma with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
4. Set-up a regular tax deductable financial donation
5. Take an Australian Red Cross First Aid and Mental Health course

To find out more about Australian Red Cross and how you can get involved in supporting your local community, visit redcross.org.au or to make a booking with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, visit lifeblood.com.au

 

About Australian Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is a volunteer-based organisation that exists to reduce human suffering. With 110 years’ experience and a community of 15,000+ members and volunteers, we act locally and connect globally to deliver what’s needed, when it’s needed most. We belong to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) and, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and 190 other National Societies in countries around the world, we are part of the world’s largest humanitarian network; 16 million volunteers that help those impacted by disaster, conflict, health and other social issues.

*In FY25 Australian Red Cross supported:

• 281,923 people to receive help before, during, and after disasters.
• 139,168 hours of volunteers connecting with older and vulnerable people through our Telecross and Telechat programs.
• 34,170 people from 129 countries received help through our migration support programs in Australia.
• 6 tonnes+ of humanitarian aid products were provided across the globe
• 7 million+ items of clothing prevented from being sent to landfill.

See our FY25 Annual Report on redcross.org.au for further stories of how the power of humanity is ensuring Australian Red Cross is there for everyone, always.

 

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