Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 2nd October 2013 - Globally, there is now a near-universal demand for corporate aid in the aftermath of natural disasters. Nadia Boyce looks at the hyper sensitive issues around the emotions…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 29th October 2012 - Petra Ball, International Humanitarian Law Officer for Australian Red Cross in South Australia, is profiled in Changemakers – a regular column which examines inspiring …
More than 72 million people around the world were forced to leave their homes last year as a result of disaster, conflict and development, a new report has revealed.
The World Disasters…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th April 2012 -
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service has opened what is said to be the largest blood processing facility in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Melbourne Processing Centre, funded by…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -
It’s a year since devastating floods swept through Queensland, claiming 35 lives and affecting more than 200,00 people but also revealing an incredible community spirit.…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd February 2011 -
National relief agencies and supporting Not for Profits have turned their attention and resources towards Northern Queensland in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th January 2011 -
The Victorian Coalition Government has appointed businessman and philanthropist, Ron Walker to chair the Red Cross Victorian Floods Appeal.
Premier Ted Baillieu says the whole…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th August 2010 -
A new study carried out by the American Red Cross has found that many web users would seek help through social media in an emergency – and they expect emergency service responders…