Australian Red Cross

324,836 people were supported during and after disasters.

185,400+ people accessed disaster resilience, response and recovery resources, booklets and information.

4 million+ people reached through preparedness campaigns.

17,400+ people attended training and workshops to build their capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters

In a changing climate, disasters are increasing in intensity and frequency. Our emergency services work is focused on supporting communities to anticipate, respond to and recover well from disasters of all kinds. We do it by putting people first — by tapping into the local knowledge of people and communities who know what they need to overcome adversity. When disaster strikes, we equip communities with the capacity to make decisions and take action. In the aftermath, we connect them with safe, equitable and dignified humanitarian and psychosocial care. Building resilience one community at a time Our disaster resilience programs focus on practical, psychological and social actions that can prepare people and households for the impacts of disasters and other crises.

In partnership with communities, we

• look at the risks and barriers that prevent people from becoming disaster-ready

• leverage the motivations that can inspire meaningful action

• empower communities to lead their own resilience-building activities. Program highlights

• 35,850 people accessed community events and information.

• 11,680 people in New South Wales attended 148 community activities run by our Community Resilience teams.

• 8,369 students attended 279 Pillowcase Program workshops in over 150 schools.

• 7,046 people took part in over 427 training, workshop and resilience activities.

• 890 people attended RediPlan disaster preparedness workshops.

• 2,013 people downloaded and 70,237 people updated our revamped Get Prepared emergency app

Right now, Red Cross teams are on the ground helping thousands of people affected by disaster, hardship, conflict, isolation and crisis. From bushfire-affected communities in Queensland and New South Wales to people caught up in armed conflict overseas, we are there.

365 days a year.

Neutral and impartial.

People helping people find safety, opportunity, and emotional and practical support in a crisis.

You are one of the helpers too. our generosity can give people somewhere to turn on the most challenging days of their lives. And the fact is, we can’t do what we do without supporters like you.

Life has gotten tougher in Australia this year. People are struggling to get by. It's not just the climate crisis which is causing more disasters; many are finding it harder to afford basics like food and shelter.

All over Australia, our teams support people in communities with the greatest needs. Recently, they've been helping in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, where bushfires have already hit. Every day, they provide emotional and practical support to those coping with disaster, hardship, isolation and crisis.

It's thanks to dedicated supporters like you that we can be there to help. Thank you again for so generously giving before.

This year, thanks to your support, we have been able to:

18,450 members and volunteers acted for humanity.

1,639 staff who helped and supported people.

423 Australian Red Cross branches and groups led by members inspired social connection in communities.

70 member-run activities took place at 48 locations across Australia.

324,000+ people received support during and after disasters.

33 emergency activations across the country.

4 million+ people accessed information from disaster preparedness campaigns.

53,000+ people trained in first aid.

19,700+ people from 125 countries helped through our migration support programs in Australia.

10,000+ people accessed our new Work Right Hub website.

8,256 people participated in “In Search of Safety” community education sessions.

216,000+ hours of support from volunteers to connect with older and vulnerable people

We are people helping people. But the simple truth is we can't do what we do without supporters like you. You are one of the helpers, too.

Thank you for your support.