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Communities need support long after disasters hit
Right now, people across Australia are recovering from bushfires, floods and storms.
This summer, with El Niño in effect, we expect to see a rise of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts and fire risks. Meaning more communities will need support to respond and recover.
While the immediate emergency may pass, recovery can take months, sometimes years – and this is when support is needed most.
From the first hours of an emergency through the long recovery that follows, your support will help Australian Red Cross provide practical support and human connection to people impacted by disasters.
Your generosity will ensure trained, trusted support is ready before the next crisis strikes and remain throughout recovery.
Your kindness counts in a crisis. And beyond.
See the difference your support can make
From preparation to long-term recovery, kindness helps us be there when people need us most.
Data: Australian Red Cross annual report FY26
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Donate by mail
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Australian Red Cross
GPO Box 2957
Melbourne VIC 3001
Please indicate which appeal or activity you would like your donation to go towards.
About your donation to Red Cross
Yes, all donations to Australian Red Cross 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 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 experiencing vulnerability 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.
We would love to help you answer any questions. Please call 1800 733 276 or email contactus@redcross.org.au. For security reasons, don't include your credit card details in your email.
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