2022 stories

Here are some of our favourite reads of 2022, brought to you by the Australian Red Cross + Readings book club on the laws and impact of war.

Every week Red Cross visitor Matt swaps stories and jokes with Bill. Those visits are the highlight of Bill’s week, bringing joy and laughter to his twilight years.

My mum, Olena, has spent her whole life in Ukraine. She had her own home, a great job and good friends. But when our country descended into chaos, she had to give it all up to find safety.

Our 9-month Impact Report.

A celebration of food, culture and finding new friends.

An update on our flood grants in response to the March 2022 Queensland and NSW floods.

Celebrating the International Day of Older Persons with the stories of three women's contribution and resilience.

Months on from the Queensland and New South Wales floods, communities are rebuilding and recovering with the support of Red Cross teams.

As Australians get prepared for another La Niña event, fresh evidence has emerged of the value of preparing for a disaster or emergency.

An unfinished story of reconciliation.

77 years on from the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30 July 2022), let’s raise awareness that millions of men, women, and children around the world every day are subject to trafficking and slavery.

An update on our response to the Qld & NSW floods, from support in evacuation centres, to cash assistance, and long-term help on the recovery journey for tens of thousands.

The Lismore floods hit hard, and ongoing support will be needed.

In the middle of one of the worst floods in Australia’s recorded history, the power of community and the miracle of life.

With support, Rese and her family are putting their haven back together after the floods.

On the loss and recovery journey after the floods.

As flood waters rose in Lismore, Polly found comfort at the evacuation centre.

After losing everything in the floods, Monica found relief in the generosity of Australians.

This National Refugee Week (19-25 June 2022), here are ten simple and practical things you can do to be a champion for building an inclusive and welcoming Australia.

Assadullah Khurrami from Australian Red Cross shares how open arms and open hearts can help enrich the diversity of Australian communities.

We're recognising and celebrating the stories, resilience, and strength of people seeking asylum and refugees and their contributions to our local communities.

Years of donation data reveal who's the most kind-hearted.

How a simple gesture of kindness goes a long way to comfort children in a disaster.

Are the Ewoks civilians or combatants?

Providing support at train stations, border crossings and rest stops throughout their journey.

Volunteer coordinator Amin Taumoefolau shares his story.

Australia’s leading Summit at the intersection of technology and humanity will put the spotlight on the pressing societal issues arising from technological progress.

Diane and Derek on recovery after the Hawkesbury rains.

Making people feel safe and cared for during disaster.

We're identifying real and systemic changes we need to make.

On International Women’s Day, Red Cross celebrates the contributions of women and girls. We acknowledge what we have achieved in gender equity, and we commit ourselves to the work that still needs to be done.

Australian nurse Bernadette Gleeson awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal for dedication in nursing

What I saw when Kabul fell will never leave me.

Comfort, support, and friendship – see how Connected Women is helping migrant women in the NT feel safe and valued