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RedCrossAU

  1. Hunger remains as much a threat to the world’s health as any #disease – bit.ly/LQ0K4h. 8:01 PM May 31st via web
  2. Video: From #Somalia to #SolomonIslands & #Japan, our #aidworkers are making a difference – bit.ly/KKpMAt. 11:14 PM May 30th via web
  3. Community-based water & sanitation programs are making a real difference to local people in #Vanuatu – bit.ly/K2mmLE. 11:44 PM May 27th via web
  4. Give It Up month is nearly over! Our congrats to everyone, including all the fabulous fundraisers – bit.ly/LfZuau. 10:50 PM May 24th via web
  5. Important recovery step for #Haiti, main rehabilitation centre rebuilt & open through #RedCross support – bit.ly/KmOirD 11:17 PM May 22nd via web
  6. @1234_Sock @EugeneMc Thanks for your support! @redcrossbloodau will be able to advise. Best wishes. 9:32 PM May 22nd via web in reply to 1234_Sock
  7. @ADC2350 @tarns0123 Congrats! What a fabulous achievement & one to celebrate. 9:26 PM May 22nd via web in reply to ADC2350
  8. Residents expected to return home today in East Keilor. Thanks to our #volunteers who helped residents over past 2 days. 8:39 PM May 22nd via web
  9. @ClaireyHewitt Thanks for your offer. We'll keep you informed. 12:01 AM May 22nd via web in reply to ClaireyHewitt
  10. Our #volunteers are in Relief Centre helping people forced to leave their homes by Keilor East siege. 8:16 PM May 21st via web
  11. 80 #volunteers, 2 weeks work & the @Bindaring #RedCross Clothing Sale is ready! Tomorrow in #Perth – bit.ly/JB8yX1. 11:02 PM May 17th via web
  12. We need #volunteers! Could you help in one of our retail stores or make a daily supportive call? bit.ly/p3n3Bk. 8:54 PM May 17th via web
  13. “As the largest #humanitarian organisation worldwide, we depend on the work of millions of #volunteers” Robert Tickner, CEO 5:48 PM May 17th via web
  14. @ThePeterLim Thanks for the #FF shout out! 5:45 PM May 17th via web in reply to ThePeterLim
  15. #VolunteerWeek fact: 1/2 of 13mil #RedCross #volunteers worldwide are under 25. Be a #YoungHumanitarian – bit.ly/IZHFIo 10:39 PM May 16th via web
  16. Keen to #volunteer overseas? #Beinspired by one volunteer who’s making a difference with @KenyaRedCross – bit.ly/Jg9Jwd 7:28 PM May 16th via web
  17. #VolunteerWeek fact: Annually #RedCross & #RedCrescent #volunteers contribute $6bil worth of services worldwide. 12:14 AM May 16th via web