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For the moments no one plans for
Help people find support when life takes an unexpected turn.
We mobilise the power of humanity
Our work is organised around three interconnected Impact Portfolios, designed to create greater impact.
Social connection and cohesion
Strengthens participation, relationships, networks and trust, enabling communities to act together and stay strong in times of uncertainty.
Risk reduction
Helps communities anticipate and understand risks, reduce vulnerability, strengthen preparedness and build their capability to adapt to changing conditions.
Relief and recovery from disruption
Supports communities to navigate disruption, recover, and adapt to withstand future challenges.
Our impact
20,681
Australian Red Cross members and volunteers acted for humanity.*
213K+
people received support before, during and after disasters.
30K+
people from 84 countries helped through our migration support programs in Australia.
44
Australian Red Cross international delegates were deployed to 26 countries.
843K+
social connection calls made to older and vulnerable people.
Data: Australian Red Cross Annual Report FY26
* Total number includes Australian Red Cross Humanitarian and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood members and volunteers.
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News and stories
When fire returned, this community was ready
Years of preparation work with Australian Red Cross have paid off for the small Victorian community of Dargo.
EmergencyRedi Week 2026
Forecasts of hotter and drier conditions are prompting Australians to think about emergency readiness.
Australian Red Cross acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, their ancestors and Elders, past and present.
Learn about our Reconciliation Action Plan and how we can all make reconciliation real.
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