Because of your ongoing support, we can make a difference in our communities year-round.
Across the country and around the world, our teams are working day in, day out to provide practical support to those who need it most. In the past year, thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to support communities hit by emergencies, welcome refugees seeking safety in Australia, make visits and calls to older people feeling lonely, provide urgent relief to people facing conflict and disaster overseas, and so much more.
By donating to Australian Red Cross, you are supporting people like Hans. After years of struggling with flood trauma, Hans found hope and support from Australian Red Cross, as
Cyclone Alfred threatened Townsville once again.
“I lost everything. The car, the TV, the beds, clothes, photographs.”
-Hans, who lost everything in the devastating 2019 Townsville floods
When police and the army arrived to evacuate residents, Hans and his son had no choice but to leave with just the clothes on their backs. “I didn’t know what to do, I felt terrible,”
he said. As the floodwaters subsided, Hans stayed with his grandson while the long, arduous cleanup began. It took weeks to fully understand the extent of the damage. His home was ruined, and the emotional toll was just as overwhelming. The loss of his
personal and cultural belongings weighed heavily on him. But amid the destruction, a knock on the door from Australian Red Cross team members signalled the start of his recovery journey.
Hans’ experience was not unique—many in his community had been deeply affected.
Some had lost everything, while others had been impacted in different ways. Australian Red Cross volunteers went door-to-door, listening to people’s stories, offering emotional
support, and connecting them to the right services. After years of struggling with flood trauma, Hans found hope and support from Australian Red Cross.
To help the people behind the headlines like Hans this Workplace Giving Month, donate from your pre-tax salary on a regular basis, or maximise your impact with an additional contribution through the link below by June 30.
