@RedCrossAU

Supporting people and communities when it matters most.

 Australia
redcross.org.au
Joined April 2010
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for Tropical Cyclone Narelle in WA. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK - or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21x15MW
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the flooding in Eastern Queensland. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. register.redcross.org.au
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Australian Red Cross retweeted
ICRC
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“The military escalation in the Middle East is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region, with potentially devastating consequences for civilians.” Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president, urges respect for rules of war. Read more 👉🏼 ms.spr.ly/6017QjkAb
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Humanitarian personnel must be protected - they are not a target.
IFRC
@ifrcFeb 4
📍Gaza - The @IFRC is outraged by the killing of Hussein Hassan Hussein Al-Samiri, a dedicated paramedic with the Palestine Red Crescent Society @PalestineRCS while on duty. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Humanitarian workers and medical personnel must be respected and protected at all times to ensure life-saving assistance can reach people in need.
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the Otways Fires in Victoria. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wZm9Q
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Our thoughts are with those whose lives have been impacted or lost & families waiting for news of loved ones. This tragic event is a reminder of the risks faced by humanitarian workers responding to crises. @RedCrossAU sends its sympathies to Amir’s family, friends, & colleagues.
IFRC
@ifrcJan 15
We express our deep respect and support for the Iranian Red Crescent Society and honour the memory of a colleague who has tragically lost his life while serving others. The @IFRC is deeply concerned about the consequences of the ongoing unrest on the people of Iran. Our statement. 👇
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the flash flooding in Lorne, VIC. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wZ6mk
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the fire in Ravenswood/Fogarty Gap Rd. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wYYjd
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the Catastrophic Fire Danger in VIC. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wYUmE
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the Longwood fire in VIC. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wYUh5
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the Thologolong (Walwa) fire in VIC. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wYSCU
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Extreme heat is gripping much of Australia this week – with soaring temperatures and serious risks for those who are older, unwell, or isolated. Read our tips, check on a loved one, and know what to do to stay safe and prepared during extreme heat. redcross.org.au/extremeheat

Extreme heat

Heatwaves and extreme heat cause more deaths in Australia than any other disaster. Here’s how you can prepare to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when the temperatures rise.

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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the Newmont Goldmines bushfires in Western Australia. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wYCUh
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the NSW Fires, Dec 2025 (previously Milsons Gully Fire). If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wY8Th
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Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the Milsons Gully Fire in the Upper Hunter LGA. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK - or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. brnw.ch/21wY6e2
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Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza, but the humanitarian crisis continues. We remain committed to impartiality, neutrality, & compassion, supporting those in need alongside @ICRC. We urgently need safe access & your help to deliver life-saving aid. Donate now: bit.ly/3L705lA
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Australian Red Cross retweeted
ICRC in Israel & OT@ICRC_ilot13 Oct 2025
Today we facilitated the safe return of 20 hostages to Israeli authorities & 1,809 Palestinian detainees to Gaza & the West Bank. We call for the continued implementation of the agreement to allow families to receive their loved ones for dignified burial. bit.ly/4qn9PIS
Today, we facilitated the safe return of 20 hostages to Israeli authorities and 1,809 Palestinian detainees to Gaza and the West Bank. Our teams also transferred the remains of four deceased hostages to Israeli authorities. We stand ready to further support the transfer of remains of the deceased, as per the agreement between the parties. Relevant actors must abide by their commitments to uphold human dignity, and end the pain and suffering endured by so many.

ALT Today, we facilitated the safe return of 20 hostages to Israeli authorities and 1,809 Palestinian detainees to Gaza and the West Bank. Our teams also transferred the remains of four deceased hostages to Israeli authorities. We stand ready to further support the transfer of remains of the deceased, as per the agreement between the parties. Relevant actors must abide by their commitments to uphold human dignity, and end the pain and suffering endured by so many.

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Australian Red Cross retweeted
Jagan Chapagain
@jagan_chapagain22 Sep 2025
"Humanitarian workers dedicate their lives to helping others. This should never cost them their own." theguardian.com/commentisfre… That's why the @IFRC is so supportive of @AustraliaUN_GVA and @SenatorWong's Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. @RedCrossAU CEO Andrew Colvin and I write in the Guardian on why the violence must stop.

Attacks on aid workers are outrageous. This violence needs more attention and it has to stop |...

Humanitarian workers can’t be brave at any cost. Australia’s new declaration will help protect them

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Humanitarian workers are not targets. They are lifelines. Together, we must ensure they are protected. Read more in @RedCrossAU CEO Andrew Colvin's opinion editorial on our website: redcross.org.au/stories/2025…

Humanitarian workers are not targets – they are lifelines

Since 2024, 672 aid workers have been killed* – last year marked the highest toll ever recorded, and tragically, this year is already shaping up to be worse. Chief Executive Officer of Australian Red...

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As we reflect on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we take a moment to honour the immense impact humanitarian workers make - especially those responding in conflict zones around the world. At any time, @RedCrossAU delegates are ready to deploy to where their skills are needed most.
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