When Cyclone Alfred neared, Australian Red Cross volunteers were there on the ground supporting evacuation centres. With anxiety gripping a community all too familiar with the devastation extreme weather brings, Australian Red Cross volunteers offered support and a friendly face. As families and strangers alike came together in evacuation centres, preparing for the worst, Australian Red Cross volunteers were there to greet and register people, and provide psychological first aid. Now, as the Cyc

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Local Australian Red Cross volunteer Antoinette has spent the past five years supporting communities across Victoria during storms, floods and fires. In response to the Otways bushfires, she is on the ground at the Harcourt Relief Centre helping others - even after having to evacuate her own home. Antoinette decided to volunteer after wanting to do something meaningful to make a difference. Having experienced firsthand the fear and uncertainty that follow a disaster, she understands how overwhel

Our amazing TeliRedi volunteer, Peg, chats through simple, practical steps you can take before, during, and after the hottest part of the day to help protect yourself and to look out for those around you. From preparing early to staying safe during peak heat to planning for ongoing hot conditions, these small actions can make a big difference. A huge thank you to our volunteers for helping keep our community informed and safe. If you found this helpful, please share it with someone who might nee

#InternationalVolunteerDay| Today is a milestone for us. For the first time, every International Volunteer Day celebration is led by our Branches — right where the heartbeat of our work truly lives. Across Fiji, volunteers are gathering with their fellow volunteers, partners, and communities, and our staff are right there alongside them — honouring their service and supporting each Branch as they celebrate in their own way. As the day unfolds, we will also be recognising the volunteers who have