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Bringing joy to Brian’s world

When Brian, 94, moved into aged care to be with his wife who needed around clock care, he never expected how lonely it would feel.

The silence, the long days, the missing conversations.

Then, Australian Red Cross volunteers Yuly and Willy started visiting.
They brought stories, laughter and music, and reminded both Brian and Judy that they still matter, that they’re still part of the world.

This is the kind of joy and connection our world needs right now, and it’s only possible with your help.

Your kindness keeps this powerful network of care moving — connecting those who are lonely, supporting families after disasters, reuniting loved ones separated by conflict, and reminding people everywhere that they’re not forgotten.

Your festive gift now can help bring that same joy and connection to others here in Australia and around the world.

It can help someone feel seen, valued, and cared for when they need it most.

This festive season, will you bring joy to someone’s world?

Brian receives a regular visit from an Australian Red Cross volunteer. “You  can’t  believe how much it means to me,” he says.

Our network of care

Your donation helps older people in every state in Australia to stay connected with their communities, live more independently and feel supported.
3,670
new clients joined our Aged and Community Care programs.
448
volunteers took 4,686 older people on 64,791 trips to appointments, social outings, and community events through our Community Transport program.
239
volunteers hand-delivered 144,694 nutritious meals to 1,499 people through our Delivered Meals program.
895
volunteers were matched with 1,586 recipients for in-person exchanges of fun and shared experiences through our Visiting program.
871
volunteers made ~835,000 phone calls to 3,774 older Australians through our Telecross and Telechat telephone support programs.

Data from Australian Red Cross July 2024–June 2025

You can bring joy today

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About your donation to Red Cross

Yes, donations of gifts over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. If you receive a material benefit for your donation then it is not tax deductible: for example, if you receive points or another material benefit from your credit card provider.

You will receive a receipt in your name.

Your donation will help Red Cross support the most vulnerable people in communities in Australia and across the world. Your gift will go to help wherever the needs are greatest. That could be: 

  • companionship for older people who are isolated and alone 
  • emotional and practical support to someone affected by a disaster 
  • emergency financial aid for a family who fled conflict overseas and is starting over 
  • and so much more.

Every year, in Australia, we help someone every 90 seconds. Here are some of the great things supporters like you made possible in the 2023/2024 financial year:

  • support for 213,000 people before, during and after disasters.
  • 78,401 hours of volunteers connecting with older and vulnerable people through our Telecross and Telechat programs.
  • much-needed support for more than 23,600 people from 129 countries through our migration support programs in Australia.
  • 43 Australian international aid workers were deployed to help in 22 countries.

If you donate a gift to an organisation classified as a ‘deductible gift recipient’ (like Australian Red Cross), you can claim a tax deduction on your tax return for that year for your donation. If you receive a material benefit for your donation then it is not tax deductible: for example, if you receive points or another material benefit from your credit card provider. Donating to a deductible gift recipient will likely reduce your overall taxable income, which in turn may reduce the amount of tax you are required to pay.

You must donate at least $2 and keep proof in the form of a receipt or bank statement. When you donate to Australian Red Cross, we’ll send you a tax receipt. The more you donate, the more you may claim back. Find out more »

Every day, people like you are helping to make a real difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable through our regular giving program.

Our regular givers support our work by automatically donating every four weeks, either by credit card or direct debit. Their ongoing support means we can be there for people facing crisis in Australia and beyond for years to come.

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