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Celebrating 110 years of Australian Red Cross
On 13 August Australian Red Cross celebrates 110 years. We dedicate this milestone to the people we have stood beside through crises, and everyone who continues to make our important work possible – today and tomorrow.
Together, we will continue to be there when it’s needed most – in times of disaster, to promote respect for the laws of war, to treat every human with dignity, and remain a constant for people in need across Australia and across the world.
Australia turns red for Red Cross
On 13 August, landmarks across Australia will be turning red from sunset to sunrise to shine a light on 110 years of Australian Red Cross. Creating a visible tribute to the people we have stood beside through crises, and as a thank you to everyone who has helped make our vital work possible – past, present and future.
If you see a beacon of red in your home town we hope you will be reminded that Australian Red Cross will continue to be there for everyone, always.
Bake to celebrate
Connect with your family, friends, and colleagues over a slice of cake, and share a slice of our history by celebrating 110 years with us.
Host a morning tea, cake stall, or workplace bake-off for your friends, family, colleagues, or local community. We'll be celebrating on 13 August, but feel free to hold your event any time before 31 October.
Let your baking talents rise, to do good and feel good.
Wear red for everyone
Join us in wearing a pop of red on 13 August, to help us create a visible reminder to everyone that Australian Red Cross has been, and always will be, there to help people in need.
110 years of Australian Red Cross
On 13 August 1914, nine days after the outbreak of the First World War, Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, the wife of the Governor-General, formed the first Australian Red Cross branch. 110 years later, Australian Red Cross continues to act locally and connect globally to deliver what’s needed, when and where it’s needed most.
As we celebrate 110 years, we also dedicate this milestone to the people we have stood beside through crises, and everyone who continues to make our important work possible. Together, we will continue to be there in times of disaster, to promote respect for the laws of war, to treat every human with dignity, and remain a constant for people in need across Australia and through our global movement.
Stories that inspire us
Fleur and Ron, QLD
There when homes are underwater.
In the darkness at 2:30am, Ron and Fleur waded through waist-high water to find safety on the steps of the local hall. Red Cross Volunteers were ready to help them in their recovery.
Fiona and Elsie, TAS
There when friendship is needed.
Elsie, 95, and volunteer Fiona both get so much joy from the friendship they’ve developed through the Red Cross Aged Care Volunteer Visitors scheme.
David, Vanuatu
There when belongings are swept away.
After Cyclone Lola devastated homes across Vanuatu last year, David John Bulu remained resilient thanks to the supply of Relief Items from Red Cross teams on the ground.
When people face disaster, crisis or conflict, and there's people like you, ready to help, we will continue to be there.
Everyone. Always.
