Australia turns red for Red Cross

On 13 August, landmarks across Australia will be turning red from sunset to sunrise to shine a light on 110 years of Australian Red Cross. Creating a visible tribute to the people we have stood beside through crises, and as a thank you to everyone who has helped make our vital work possible – past, present and future.

If you see a beacon of red in your home town we hope you will be reminded that Australian Red Cross will continue to be there for everyone, always.

Bake to celebrate

Connect with your family, friends, and colleagues over a slice of cake, and share a slice of our history by celebrating 110 years with us.

Host a morning tea, cake stall, or workplace bake-off for your friends, family, colleagues, or local community. We'll be celebrating on 13 August, but feel free to hold your event any time before 31 October.

Let your baking talents rise, to do good and feel good.

Wear red for everyone

Join us in wearing a pop of red on 13 August, to help us create a visible reminder to everyone that Australian Red Cross has been, and always will be, there to help people in need.

110 years of Australian Red Cross

On 13 August 1914, nine days after the outbreak of the First World War, Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, the wife of the Governor-General, formed the first Australian Red Cross branch. 110 years later, Australian Red Cross continues to act locally and connect globally to deliver what’s needed, when and where it’s needed most.

As we celebrate 110 years, we also dedicate this milestone to the people we have stood beside through crises, and everyone who continues to make our important work possible. Together, we will continue to be there in times of disaster, to promote respect for the laws of war, to treat every human with dignity, and remain a constant for people in need across Australia and through our global movement.