General News
22 August, 2024
110 years of Red Cross in Australia
Australian Red Cross has recently celebrated 110 years of essential support work for those in need.
Australian Red Cross has recently celebrated 110 years of essential support work for those in need.
The Gilgandra Red Cross branch held a morning tea at the Cooee Heritage and Information Centre on Tuesday, August 13 to commemorate the milestone.
Formed after the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, Australian Red Cross has played a pivotal role in supporting Australians for 110 years.
“This milestone event is dedicated to all the people we have stood beside through crises, and everyone who continues to make our important work possible – today and tomorrow,” according to Australian Red Cross.
“Together, we will continue to be there in times of disaster, to promote respect for the laws of war, to treat every human with dignity, and remain a constant for people in need across Australia and globally.”
Since its inception, Red Cross has acted as the bridge that connects government, corporates, and the humanitarian sector with communities and individuals in need.
Currently, there are over one million Australian Red Cross members, volunteers, partners, staff, donors, blood donors and supporters, operating from 1,250 locations in all states and territories and hundreds more neighbourhoods through our community programs.
This year alone, Australian Red Cross has mobilised 16,000 members and volunteers to act for humanitarian interests.
Through this support, more than 324,000 people have received help during and after disasters, 53,000 people were trained in first aid, 19,700 helped through migration support programs and 215,000 hours of support was provided to older or vulnerable people.
