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25.01.2022 With winter comes illness, as well as different hazards and risk of injury. Now's the time to learn first aid skills or refresh the skills you already have! Check out this online First Aid Fundamentals course and learn how to respond to an emergency or accident at home or in the workplace. ... https://firstaid.redcross.org.au/first-aid-fundamentals/

24.01.2022 Although restrictions have been eased, many get-togethers have already been cancelled, holidays postponed and big life events not quite the same. But there are ways to lessen the disappointment and disruption. Read: https://bit.ly/3nGfXdS

24.01.2022 Recently the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Red Cross SA took place in Adelaide under special arrangements due to COVID-19. The meeting was streamed live for members and staff. At the venue, Divisional Advisory Board Members and a few staff were present. There was an excellent turnout in-person and online given the challenges. We were lucky enough to hear from Ross Pinney, President of Australian Red Cross, Kym Pfitzner, CEO of Australian Red Cross, and State Director Jai O’...Toole. DAB Chair, Rose Rhodes was MC for the day and shared a report on the activities of the past year, as did zone and committee representatives. These provided a fascinating insight into Red Cross programs, as well as branch activities during this difficult period. Rounding out proceedings, a certificate of appreciation and flowers were presented to Helen Ashby for her outstanding support to the Australian Red Cross as the SA Vice Patron from 2015-2020, and for her service as a dedicated member since 2002. Thank you Helen A big thank you to all who attended in person or online!

24.01.2022 Did you catch this on the news? Red Cross has launched a new app to introduce young people to emergency awareness and preparedness, through fast and fun games. 'Danger Days' was co-designed with students from three schools in South Australia and launched by the Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Vincent Tarzia - Member for Hartley, at the SA Red Cross Office. ... Young people will face more extreme weather events than any before them so it is essential they are prepared for high pressure situations and learn how to make decision that keep them safe in an emergency. The app includes 43 mini-games to test the player’s ability to survive under pressure and is free for anyone to download for IOS from the App Store and for Android from Google Play. Have a go and share the Danger Days download link with your networks! https://www.redcross.org.au//preparing-for-eme/danger-days

23.01.2022 Are you thinking about volunteering? Perhaps 2020 has got you thinking about how you can help your community? Jo from our St Marys Red Cross Shop loves giving back to the community through volunteering - as you can see! The Red Cross is looking for volunteers across most of our retail stores, both in metropolitan Adelaide and regional SA.... Our op shops sell a range of clothing and other goods to raise funds for our programs and services, ranging from Emergency Services, to Migration Support, to Justice Reinvestment. Check out all the roles here https://volunteering.redcross.org.au/cw/en/search/

23.01.2022 Picture perfect! The Red Cross Fundamental Principles have been brought to life by Red Cross volunteer, Sophie, at our Port Pirie office! Sophie's work embodies our 7 guiding principles and how they are all connected. Everyone who walks into the office, be they volunteers, members, visitors, or staff are reminded and inspired! ... The artwork also makes a great background for team pictures! The seven Fundamental Principles provide an ethical, operational and institutional framework for the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement around the world. They are at the core of the Movement's approach to helping people in need during armed conflict, natural disasters and other emergencies. To find out more see https://www.redcross.org.au/about/fundamental-principles #Australianredcross #Unity #Humanity #Universality #Voluntaryservice #Neutrality #Impartiality #Independence

23.01.2022 Congratulations Abigail! You have a bright future ahead! #traineeship #community #portpirie

23.01.2022 Starting your Christmas shopping? Decorating the house? Before you rush out or online this Black Friday, consider Red Cross Shops. We even have Christmas decorations! By shopping at Red Cross shops you are supporting our community programs, emergency response and other services, while helping to reduce waste and landfill in Australia. ... You can even buy some items online and consider donating to the Red Cross through a Real Good Gift. See: https://gifts.redcross.org.au/ #christmas #blackfriday #sustainability #community

22.01.2022 Children in the Adelaide Hills had a great time learning how to draw comics at an Art Day event that took place in Lobethal yesterday. This event was part of our recovery work supporting communities affected by the Cudlee Creek Fire. A huge thanks to Georgina Chadderton from George Rex Comics for showing us how to draw funny cartoons! ... Recovery can take many shapes and forms sometimes it’s about coming together to do something fun

21.01.2022 This spring, declutter and donate to Red Cross Shops do good for the world and your wardrobe! The money raised from the sale of your quality pre-loved clothes helps fund our teams who support people facing hardship, crisis and disaster in Australia and across the Asia Pacific. Feel great knowing you're supporting a good cause, decluttering your wardrobe while also saving more clothes from ending up in landfill.... Australian Red Cross' spring clothing donation drive, DECLUTTERED, runs from October 5 to November 7, 2020.

21.01.2022 This #StoriesofHope features the Australian farmers who rallied to support each other through long years of drought. Recovery takes time, but our communities are strong and the rain is coming.

20.01.2022 Did you know Red Cross volunteers around Australia have knitted over 1 million Trauma Teddies? The knitting group in Adelaide has certainly been busy! In the three years since they started counting they have knitted or put the final touches on more than 3000 teddies, 820 squeeze balls and nearly 200 blankets! This has been made possible by dedicated knitters across the state. These knitted creations are then distributed to hospitals and other community based organisations a...ll around SA! To join the group write to [email protected] Link to download the Trauma Teddy Pattern:: https://www.redcross.org.au//TraumaTeddy-InfoSheet-A4.pdf. #Traumateddies #AustralianRedCross #redcross

18.01.2022 Thank you to all Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteers!

17.01.2022 Women impacted by the fires in Keilira and Sherwood were positively overwhelmed by the Red Cross pamper day held in early November. Over 10 months on from the fires it was important to provide a day that brought women together and allowed overdue conversations to occur. Of course the ladies also received a bit of pampering, something that they said they didn’t even know they needed! "Live music, flower workshop and some pampering goodies - it made it feel like a really spe...cial day" "Great to come along and do something for myself for a change" "Fellowship, laughter, relaxation and information", "Enjoyed the Mental Health talks - very informative" Red Cross was supported by the local Kingston District Council and Sue Benson from CRANAplus in running this event.

17.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year. Stories of hope like Garnet's inspire us and help get us through. See and share more stories here: https://www.redcross.org.au///stories-of-hope-and-kindness

16.01.2022 Do you live in the Clare or Gilbert Valley? Come along to community-led emergency resilience workshops this October! Rural communities have more than their fair share of both natural and man-made disasters to cope with, including fires, flood and drought. ... These workshops are designed to bring communities together through local connections and networks and create whole community approaches to responding and recovering from emergencies. Workshops will be held in Clare, Manoora, Auburn, Riverton, and Stockport. CLARE: 21 Oct, 2020, 7-9pm, Barbara J Long Room, Clare Town Hall. AUBURN: 22 Oct, 2020, 7-9pm, Auburn Institute MANOORA: 27 Oct, 2020, 7-9pm, Manoora Hall RIVERTON: 28 Oct, 2020, 7-9pm, Riverton Community Hall STOCKPORT: 29 Oct, 2020, 7-9pm, Stockport Hall

15.01.2022 Local initiatives, local impact. Another great Red Cross program making an impact in regional SA. If you live in Port Pirie and would like to donate sanitary items please look for the donation bin at Priceline Port Pirie or deliver them straight to the Red Cross office at 135 Ellen Street, Port Pirie.

15.01.2022 Congratulations Mary-Anne! A huge thank you to Mary-Anne Yeo, who recently completed 10 years of volunteering for the Red Cross. Mary-Anne started with the Red Cross in our Telecross program and then moved into Emergency Services and Migration Support.... Last week Sue McNamara, Migration State Lead, presented Mary-Anne with her 10 year medal and the Migration Support Team celebrated with a lovely morning tea.

15.01.2022 Kyla Raby from the Red Cross Migration Support team recently returned from six months in Bangladesh helping to prevent trafficking in the world’s largest refugee camp. Kyla shared her insights with the Women’s Agenda publication this week. She talks about working alongside Bangladesh Red Crescent teams to help women and children stay safe from violence, exploitation and now COVID-19. I arrived in March... within three short weeks, the whole world had changed, and on top of... an already protracted protection crisis, we were also responding to a public health and economic crisis, then later during monsoon season, the worst flooding the camps have seen to-date many international aid workers were pulled out moved to remote support" The risks, vulnerabilities and needs in the camps have never been higher, but the beating heart of the response has never been louder.

15.01.2022 Did you know it's Anti-Poverty Week? Anti-Poverty Week supports the Australian community to have an increased understanding of poverty and to take action collectively to end it. The key message of this week is: 'Poverty exists. Poverty hurts us all. We can all do something about it.' ... To find out more about you can take action see https://antipovertyweek.org.au/

14.01.2022 Happy 30th Birthday Red Cross Trauma Teddies! Trauma Teddies are cute and cuddly knitted bears that are given to children in their time of need. This could be after a bushfire, at a hospital, in an ambulance, or on any number of other occasions. The first teddy was knitted in 1990! In Adelaide our dedicated knitting group was started in 2015, though knitters have been active in the state for many decades and many knitters prefer to knit independently. ... The Adelaide group has 17 members. The generous ladies meet twice a month and create lovely teddies that provide comfort and help take people's minds off their worries. We are thankful to the Knitting Group for their generosity, dedication and time. To join the group write to [email protected] Link to download the Trauma Teddy Pattern: https://www.redcross.org.au//TraumaTeddy-InfoSheet-A4.pdf. Members pictured (R-L): Janet Chambers; Chris Harvey ; Julie Overy; Kathleen Bach; Mareylene Williams ; Carole Witkowski; Audrey Rucker and Mary Norris. #Traumateddies #AustralianRedCross #redcrosss

13.01.2022 Did you know that Australians throw out 6000kgs of fashion and textile waste every 10 minutes? This spring, declutter, donate and do some good for the world and your wardrobe! You can donate pre-loved, good quality clothes, shoes and accessories over-the-counter at any one of our Red Cross Shops. Find your nearest store: www.redcross.org.au/red-cross-shops

12.01.2022 Have you been inspired by ABC's Fight for Planet A or Big Weather? Join the Red Cross, City of Onkaparinga, City of Holdfast Bay and City of Mitcham for 2 online evening sessions to learn about local climate impacts, ways to avoid the worst of them and how to get your community ready. Eventbrite bookings are now open!... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/climate-ready-communities-o $10 per person, 2 x half day training sessions (6-9:30pm Monday 30 November & Wednesday 2 December). People of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate!

12.01.2022 Have all these posts about our teddies got you inspired, but you don’t know how to knit? That’s fine! You don’t have to be an expert knitter to join the Trauma Teddy Knitting Group! Some of the members start by stuffing the teddies or stitching the labels and gradually work on their knitting skills. If you enjoy a yarn, a cup of tea and are willing to learn, they would love to hear from you. All you need is a great attitude to join them!... To join the group write to [email protected]. If you're in a regional area feel free to speak to your regional office about how you can help. Link to download the Trauma Teddy Pattern: : https://www.redcross.org.au//TraumaTeddy-InfoSheet-A4.pdf. #Traumateddies #AustralianRedCross #redcross

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Jan Mayberry from The Valley Red Cross Branch! Jan has completed 25 years of service to the Red Cross as a member. Jan started out at the Truro Branch before becoming a member of The Valley Branch 3 years ago. Thank you for your service Jan! ... Pictured here is Jan with Jai O'Toole, State Director, and Rose Rhodes, Chair of the SA Divisional Advisory Board

09.01.2022 Engaging young people, broadening perspectives. Karyn and Ness, some of our team members from the In Search of Safety program, visited schools in the mid-north region, as a part of refugee week. They presented in 6 schools across the region and educated students about human rights and the journey of people seeking asylum. The conversations were engaging and interactive with students asking a lot of thoughtful questions! ... In Search of Safety is a Red Cross developed educational program for school students and community groups about the asylum seeker journey and the reasons why people seek protection in Australia. The program promotes compassion, harmony and social cohesion. Volunteers have teaching experience and work closely with the program team in delivering at primary schools, secondary schools and in the community. #refugeeweek2021

09.01.2022 The Red Cross Team was out in force attending the Commemoration Day marking the 2019 Bushfires on Southern Yorke Peninsula that devastated the Honiton and Yorketown areas. The day saw over 200 community members attend, both at the Troubridge Hill Road, Honiton site for the ribbon cutting by His Excellency, and at Edithburgh for a community gathering which highlighted an excellent photographic display and also provided a wonderful opportunity for those impacted by the fires t...o get together. Red Cross has provided services to support the Yorke Peninsula community, including initial operational support in late 2020, outreach visits to families, grants to support those whose homes were lost or damaged, and an ongoing presence with volunteers to complement our Yorke Peninsula-based Recovery Project Officer Linda McCabe. From Left to Right: Alana Pedler - Operations Coordinator, Emergency Services; Nick Banks - State Manager, Emergency Services; Governor of South Australia - His Excellency Hieu Van Le; Red Cross SA Patron Mrs Le; Jai O'Toole - Director, Red Cross South Australia; Lauren March - Mid North Zone Coordinator, Emergency Services.

08.01.2022 Do you know someone looking for a volunteering opportunity? A range of opportunities are available in our Emergency Services, Justice and Retail services. If someone you know has a physical training background or group fitness experience consider encouraging them to apply to be a Support Trainer Volunteer on our Working It Out to Step Out Program. See: https://volunteering.redcross.org.au//support-trainer-volu... If you or someone you know is IT savvy and keen to help Red Cross respond to emergencies check out this role: https://volunteering.redcross.org.au//sa-emergency-disaste More opportunities here: https://volunteering.redcross.org.au/cw/en/search/

07.01.2022 Have you donated blood recently? Perhaps the pandemic has put you off? Now's the time to make that appointment and donate! There are donor centres in the Adelaide CBD, Port Adelaide, Modbury, Noarlunga, and Marion (Oaklands Park), as well as mobile donation centres across the state. ... Search here: https://www.donateblood.com.au/ See more

07.01.2022 It's NAIDOC Week! NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme Heal Country! calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.

07.01.2022 At Red Cross we aspire to walk alongside First Nations’ peoples and to stand together with them in their calls for systemic change. Last month, Australian Red Cross sent its submission to the Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process - this submission is grounded in our Fundamental Principles and understanding of the importance of listening to Community. To read the Australian Red Cross Statement click below:... https://haveyoursay.voice.niaa.gov.au//sbm17b7d46192a633bd See more

06.01.2022 Silver Linings in a Pandemic! A generous donor has given brand new clothing, originally purchased for a new retail store in Adelaide, to the Australian Red Cross. Items will go to refugees and asylum seekers in Mt Gambier, as well as be sold for the benefit of our many community programs. ... #actforhumanity

06.01.2022 As our restrictions ease in South Australia, more emphasis is on us as individuals to make decisions about what is safe behaviour and how we should conduct our lives. We need to stay vigilant in terms of our safety and wellbeing. Here's some tips on safe-decision making in COVID-19. https://www.redcross.org.au/stories/covid-19/safe-return Keep updated with the current restrictions through this COVID-19 restrictions Q&A page from the South Australian Government: https://bit.ly/3nCjzxF

05.01.2022 Another heat wave is here! It's not yet officially summer but this year, as it was last year, the Red Cross has already been asked to activate its Telecross REDi heat wave response service. With high temperatures comes increased risks for everyone, particularly our community's most vulnerable. The Telecross REDi service assists vulnerable and isolated people cope with extreme weather events through a daily phone call. ... People at risk, such as people who live alone, have a disability, are experiencing mental illness, are housebound, frail, aged, recovering from an illness or accident, are encouraged to register, or have someone register them for the service. Registrations can be made calling 1800 188 071 or by emailing [email protected].

05.01.2022 Check out this inspiring video, featuring Chirag from our North Haven Shop! International students volunteer all over Adelaide in all sorts of ways. Video courtesy of StudyAdelaide If you or someone you know would like to contribute some of your time to Red Cross, in our shops or in another role, check out all the opportunities here: https://www.redcross.org.au/get-involved/connect/volunteer

04.01.2022 Trauma teddies are cute, cuddly bears given to children and adults in times of need and the people who knit them are just as delightful! This month alone, our amazing Trauma Teddy Group has knitted around 117 Teddies, 13 Blankets, 30 Balls. These were distributed to organisations like Junction Australia, Emergency Services Schools programs and COVID Quarantine centres. In this video meet some of our volunteer knitters and see some of our fantastic teddies!... If you are interested in knitting for Australian Red Cross - South Australian Community please contact [email protected]

04.01.2022 Connecting community and creating opportunity! Red Cross' Employment Support Program, a new pilot project in Mt. Gambier, has been gaining a lot of momentum. Through this program Red Cross connects with employers, matches them to job seekers and supports both the employer and employee for 3 months into their role. ... Red Cross also offers cultural awareness training, and assistance to employers in understanding visa requirements. The program helps community members, including refugees, people seeking asylum, and other new migrants to Australia with English for work classes, computer classes, driver mentoring and employment mentoring. The employment support program also involves driver-mentoring to assist people to obtain their driver's license in the Limestone Coast region, essential to many jobs. Since October, the program has assisted 17 people obtain employment. This program has been supported by funding from the SA Department of Human Services and has now been successful in obtaining grant funding through the Department of Education Skills and Employment Local Job Program to expand and continue offering these services.

04.01.2022 Solidarity with our Pacific neighbours. Fiji is currently experiencing its worst COVID outbreak since the pandemic began. Fiji Red Cross Society volunteers are on the frontlines working hard to stop the virus from spreading, registering people for vaccines and providing vital health information. https://fal.cn/3gt7l

03.01.2022 Recently at Edithburgh on the Yorke Peninsula, the community gathered to celebrate the work of BlazeAid and view the premiere of the BlazeAid Documentary - a brilliant tribute to the men and women who volunteered with BlazeAid all around Australia. The evening was attended by over 60 local community members and Red Cross was on site to support the event with resources for recovery and preparedness provided by the local Red Cross Yorke Peninsula Recovery Project Officer Linda... McCabe. The Red Cross is proud to work alongside organisations like BlazeAid right across the state and around the country in disaster relief and recovery. Our combined impact has been enormous and continues as we head into another summer. During the evening 'Stars in my Backyard' nominations were shown - this is a community focused project to thank those who helped in the 2019 fires. Red Cross was surprised by their 'own Star' nomination - from a young Honiton resident whose family was impacted by the fires and wanted to thank Red Cross. Thank you! Pictured are Linda McCabe, Jordon Edmeades - Documentary Maker, and Karen Warren - BlazeAid Yorke Peninsula Coordinator

02.01.2022 #RedCrossGlobal COVID-19 may be dominating the news but it is not the only emergency Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are responding to. Among many other emergencies, flooding in Indonesia, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso is causing havoc and displacing thousands. ... Read more in our International Emergencies Update.

01.01.2022 Do you know the story behind Red Cross Trauma Teddies? Check out the below to find out more! https://www.redcross.org.au//knitting-f/trauma-teddy-story