#IWD2020

As the world continues to grapple with the realities and uncertainties of #COVID19, Francesco Rocco, IFRC President shares: “Learn from the mistakes of my country. Regardless of age, stay home, practice social distancing and help your neighbours.”

7 out of 10 just isn’t good. 8 people in every 10 need to stay physically isolated if we’re going to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and save lives. Our people on the front line explain why 👇🏻 bddy.me/39ky6pW #COVID19au #coronavirus

How amazing is this!

So this was fun! #TheCMOShow ⁦⁦The CMO Show with Kate Gunning⁩ ⁦Australian Red Cross⁩ thecmoshow.filteredmedia.com.au/belinda-dimovs…

Our Black Summer #bushfires report is out. It’s an account of how we’ve helped in the last 3 months and how we’ll keep helping people as part of a 3 year recovery program, thanks to your generosity. Read it here: bddy.me/3cuveZT

Breathtaking performances from Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal in @NormalPeopleBBC I sobbed with Connell, my heart ached for Marianne, and I was tormented by their beautiful story that was played out so perfectly on screen. I wasn’t ready for its impact on me, but I know why.

In honour of the 432 Indigenous people who have died in custody since the the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, 433 candles were lit in Brisbane's Musgrave park, with the extra flame representing George Floyd. Douglas Smith reports sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2…

Standing in solidarity 🖤💛❤️

Ummmm... is this what I think it is @pauldegregorio?

Our teams have been on the ground distributing food & other essential items to residents at #NorthMelbourne towers who are in #hardlockdown. We will cont. to work with other agencies & community groups to ensure families get what they need to survive & cope. #COVID19au

'We’ve been shown so much good fortune through the kindness of others’. This is Marilyn’s story of the bushfires and what happened afterwards. Thank you for making this possible. #bushfirerecovery #bushfiresaustralia #bushfirensw

It’s time to celebrate the #EldersofTomorrow. We’re proud to see young people in Narooma (Yuin country, NSW) and many other places telling stories of their cultures and their communities. Happy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, everyone!

Our latest annual nationwide survey of Australia’s readiness for emergencies turned up some interesting findings during this more than interesting year. National Resilience Advisor john richardson shared them with ABC News Breakfast this morning. [1/2]

The explosion at Beirut Port on August 4 didn’t just devastate Lebanon, it devastated all of us. We’re grateful to everyone who made this video and invite you to join them in helping at bit.ly/2ESTYzw

What fabulous children on JrMasterChefAU - a true representation of the cultural diversity of Australia! Well done!

#DeathTo2020 Netflix is a must see! Brilliant writing and cast taking us through a pretty crappy year!

We don’t have the words to thank everyone who helped during last year’s bushfires. So our friend, author Thomas Keneally, offered his. 1/2

Our teams are working across 8 evacuation centres in NSW, providing comfort, support and psychosocial first aid to people affected by #NSWFloods. Our Register.Find.Reunite. service is also helping people to locate loved ones caught up in this emergency: register.redcross.org.au.

Such a heavy week for many around the world.