Social policy statements
Australian Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Our Movement's mission is to prevent or reduce human suffering wherever it is found. In Australia we work to empower vulnerable people, making them safer and more resilient through the delivery of services and the promotion of humanitarian laws and values.
Our work is supported by a range of Board social policy statements on issues of social and humanitarian concern.
Australian Red Cross recognises the policy positions adopted by the international Movement as reference points in its own evidence-based social policy statements.
Australian Red Cross uses the Board social policy statements for humanitarian diplomacy, to persuade and influence decision makers and opinion leaders to act in particular ways in the interests of vulnerable people.
Food security
Australian Red Cross believes that everyone should have reliable access to affordable, healthy, sustainable and culturally appropriate food, and have the skills and resources to use food in ways that enhance health and wellbeing.
DownloadInternational engagement
This Board Policy on International Engagement provides a public statement on the commitment of Australian Red Cross to sustainable humanitarian and development work. The policy articulates a whole-of-organisation approach to our international work, and provides guidance to Australian Red Cross staff and volunteers working in this space.
DownloadJustice and the impacts of imprisonment
The Board Policy Statement on Justice outlines the Australian Red Cross commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families who are socially excluded and marginalised as a result of their involvement in the Justice System
DownloadVolunteering
This Policy on Volunteering outlines Australian Red Cross commitment to voluntary service. The policy is consistent with and builds upon the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Volunteering Policy (2011).
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