Australian Red Cross is a volunteer-based organisation that exists to reduce human suffering.
With 110 years’ experience and a community of more than 20,000 members and volunteers, the organisation acts locally and connects globally to deliver what’s needed when it’s needed most.
Key roles include:
Emergency services and disasters - Help build communities that are strong, resilient and able to anticipate, respond, and recover well from disasters and climate change related emergencies.
Migration - Help build fair, welcoming, and inclusive communities where migrants are safe and have their humanitarian needs met.
Community activities and programs - Build connection and resilience through volunteering and responding to the humanitarian needs of local communities.
International programs - Help build stronger, more resilient international communities with increased capacity to prepare for, anticipate, respond to and recover from crises, especially those caused by climate change.
International humanitarian law - Better humanitarian outcomes for people and communities impacted by armed conflicts.
First Nations centrality - Work is informed by the voices of First Nations people, to work together in the purpose of the Australian Red Cross, while fostering cultural safety, equity and greater inclusion of First Nations people in programs, volunteering and as voices of advocacy.
Lifeblood - Increase the supply of safe and high-quality blood, plasma and other biological products, bolstering the capacity to respond to emergencies, support medical treatments, and improve patient and community outcomes.