Australian Red Cross - Jean Henri Dunant Principles
Australian Red Cross is one of the 181 members in the
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
It provides domestic services in the states and territories of Australia.
Formed in 1914, Australian Red Cross has been responding to the needs of Australians.
Australian Red Cross - The Funding
Australian Red Cross is funded mostly by public donation and corporate partnerships.
It has delivered more than 60 programs and services around Australia.
The Blood Service of Australian Red Cross has collected more than 1,074,711 blood donations.
Australian Red Cross - The Politics
Australian Red Cross is independent of the government. It does not have any political, religious or cultural affiliation.
Australian Red Cross - The Staff
Australian Red Cross's volunteers have responded to floods, wars and fires - anytime they occur.
The emergency services teams has committed to 24x7 shifts, helping people,
whose lives have been affected by natural tragedies.
Currently about 27,000 trained volunteers are listed with Australian Red Cross.
The membership totals to more than 35,000.
Australian Red Cross - The Principles
Australian Red Cross has 7 principles it is based upon.
- Humanity - prevent and alleviate human suffering in any situation
- Impartiality - no discrimination in relieving the suffering of people
- Neutrality - no sides taking in hostilities
- Independence - the autonomy is maintained from authorities
- Voluntary Service - not to be prompted in any way by desire for gain
- Unity - there is only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country
- Universality - equal status for all members in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
