Australian Emergency Fund

In 2020, 1 in every 12 people around the world received some form of help from the Red Cross or Red Crescent - from in-person psychosocial support to seeing a social post with COVID information.  The determination of our network to make sure communities have the knowledge and means to protect themselves has been truly unparalleled.   

With your help, Australian Red Cross supported Australians through one of the nation’s most difficult years, with humanitarian crises created by drought, bushfires, floods and the pandemic. We had not experienced such demand for our services since wartime. But with you by our side we can do so much more. Together our passion and commitment to supporting people experiencing vulnerability is unstoppable.   

You are tackling the impact of the increasing threat of disasters and emergencies experienced by so many. You enable our volunteers to pour healing cups of tea and hand out warm blankets in evacuation centres, and help with the clean-up and rebuilding process for communities struck by cyclones, floods and other disasters.  

Your generosity lifts people up through their toughest times.  

Sometimes it feels like there is a never-ending stream of disasters and crises in the world. It’s difficult to know how to help. At Red Cross, we know that one act of compassion and generosity makes a difference. It builds connections, lifts people up and allows communities to overcome difficult times and thrive.   

Thank you for your continued commitment to our community. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Together, we are unstoppable.