AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS

THE AIM OF RED CROSS

• To reduce the amount of men, women and children living on the streets.
• To help those in need of service regardless of age, colour, race or identity.

RED CROSS HISTORY

• The original Red Cross organisation was created in 1859 by Henry Dunant
• The organisation was introduced to australia in 1914 by by Lady Helen Munro
• They changed the name to the Australian Red Cross Society on the 28th June 1941.

MAJOR PROGRAMS

• Homelessness
• Young people
• Children and families
• Support for carers
• Migrant support

HOMELESS PROGRAM

• The Red Cross believes that everyone deserves a home that is safe, secure and affordable.
• This is the driving belief behind all of the Red Cross programs.

WHO FUNDS THE PROGRAMS

• 62% Government Grants
• 16% Community Support
• 7% Gain on Disposal of Property
• 1% Other Income
• 1% Investment Income
• 13% Sale of Goods / Services

FUN FACTS

• The international red cross is the largest humanitarian network.
• The red cross network has more than 97 million staff and supporters

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/mission-and-values
• www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are /history/
• https://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/community-services