Humanitarian - Australian Red Cross
Humanitarian - Australian Red Cross
Humanitarian - Australian Red Cross
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In all activities, <strong>Red</strong><br />
<strong>Cross</strong> staff, members<br />
and volunteers are<br />
guided by the following<br />
fundamental principles.<br />
Humanity<br />
The International <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> and<br />
<strong>Red</strong> Crescent Movement, born of a<br />
desire to bring assistance without<br />
discrimination to the wounded on<br />
the battlefield, endeavours, in its<br />
international and national capacity, to<br />
prevent and alleviate human suffering<br />
wherever it may be found. Its purpose<br />
is to protect life and health and<br />
ensure respect for the human being.<br />
It promotes mutual understanding,<br />
friendship, co-operation and lasting<br />
peace among all people.<br />
Impartiality<br />
It makes no discrimination as to<br />
nationality, race, religious beliefs, class<br />
or political opinions. It endeavours<br />
to relieve the suffering of individuals,<br />
being guided solely by their needs,<br />
and to give priority to the most urgent<br />
cases of distress.<br />
Neutrality<br />
In order to continue to enjoy the<br />
confidence of all, the Movement may not<br />
take sides in hostilities or engage at any<br />
time in controversies of a political, racial,<br />
religious or ideological nature.<br />
Independence<br />
The Movement is independent. The<br />
National Societies, while auxiliaries<br />
in the humanitarian services of their<br />
governments and subject to the laws<br />
of their respective countries, must<br />
always maintain their autonomy so<br />
that they may be able at all times to<br />
act in accordance with the principles<br />
of the Movement.<br />
Voluntary Service<br />
It is a voluntary relief movement not<br />
prompted in any manner by desire<br />
for gain.<br />
Unity<br />
There can be only one <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Cross</strong><br />
or <strong>Red</strong> Crescent Society in any one<br />
country. It must be open to all. It<br />
must carry on its humanitarian work<br />
throughout its territory.<br />
Universality<br />
The International <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> and <strong>Red</strong><br />
Crescent Movement, in which all<br />
Societies have equal status and share<br />
equal responsibilities and duties in<br />
helping each other, is worldwide.<br />
Contact your local <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Cross</strong><br />
office for more information.<br />
National Office<br />
155 Pelham Street,<br />
Carlton VIC 3053<br />
Tel +61 3 9345 1800<br />
Fax +61 3 9348 2513<br />
www.redcross.org.au<br />
ACT<br />
Cnr Hindmarsh Drive<br />
and Palmer Street,<br />
Garran ACT 2605<br />
Tel 02 6234 7600<br />
Fax 02 6234 7650<br />
NSW<br />
159 Clarence Street,<br />
Sydney NSW 2000<br />
Tel 02 9229 4111<br />
Fax 02 9229 4244<br />
NT<br />
Cnr Lambell Terrace and<br />
Schultze Street,<br />
Larrakeyah NT 0820<br />
Tel 08 8924 3900<br />
Fax 08 8924 3909<br />
QLD<br />
49 Park Road,<br />
Milton QLD 4064<br />
Tel 07 3367 7222<br />
Fax 07 3367 7444<br />
SA<br />
207-217 Wakefield Street,<br />
Adelaide SA 5000<br />
Tel 08 8100 4500<br />
Fax 08 8100 4501<br />
TAS<br />
40 Melville Street,<br />
Hobart TAS 7000<br />
Tel 03 6235 6077<br />
Fax 03 6231 1250<br />
VIC<br />
23-47 Villiers Street,<br />
North Melbourne VIC 3051<br />
Tel 03 8327 7700<br />
Fax 03 8327 7711<br />
WA<br />
110 Goderich Street,<br />
East Perth WA 6004<br />
Tel 08 9225 8888<br />
Fax 08 9325 5112<br />
Cover image<br />
<strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>/Robert Dekker<br />
Designer<br />
housemouse<br />
Editor<br />
Isabel Dunstan<br />
<strong>Humanitarian</strong> is published three<br />
times a year by <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Cross</strong><br />
Mailing address<br />
155 Pelham Street<br />
Carlton VIC 3053, Australia<br />
Telephone<br />
+ 61 3 9345 1800<br />
Supporter Services Centre<br />
1800 811 700<br />
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