Support from the Australian community
For more than 100 years, Australian Red Cross has been helping people in Australia respond to, recover from and prepare for disasters and other emergencies. Our dedicated staff, members and volunteers are located across Australia and work within and alongside communities throughout the disaster journey.
In the aftermath of the Queensland and New South Wales floods, as well as responding on the ground, in local communities, Australian Red Cross launched the Australia Unites Telethon and the Qld and NSW Floods Appeal to raise funds for impacted communities. Australia responded: individuals and communities, businesses, government agencies, and media outlets, including Channel 7, Channel 9 and Channel 10, came together to raise an incredible $55.6 million that provided immediate financial relief and is now supporting long-term flood recovery efforts.
Cash assistance
Grants to provide immediate financial relief following the emergency.
Recovery
Psychosocial support in recovery hubs, support and training for local councils, community organisations and community leaders.
Response
Psychosocial support in evacuation centres and outreach, registration service and immediate relief support.
Support costs
Essential support required to make our work possible, including systems, field teams, operations and infrastructure.
Stories from the floods
From loss and grief to recovery
The Lismore floods hit hard, and ongoing support will be needed.
The support of volunteers in recovery
In the middle of one of the worst floods in Australia’s recorded history, the power of community and the miracle of life.
A slice of paradise
With support, Rese and her family are putting their haven back together after the floods.
Red Cross pays our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander custodians of the country where we work, and to Elders, past, present and emerging.
Learn about our Reconciliation Action Plan and how we can all make reconciliation real.
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