Aid
Australia’s humanitarian efforts for Iraq
As the Islamic State continues to threaten genocide of the up to 30,000 Yazidi civilians, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has......
Red Cross celebrates 100 years in Australia
Humanitarian organisation Red Cross is celebrating 100 years since the first branch opened in Australia in response to World War......
Voluntourism: When Australian charity goes bad overseas.
Australians donate their time and money with the best of intentions, but are we acknowledging the risks involved? Reports of......
Typhoon Haiyan – What is still being done?
The rebuilding from typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines continues to be a challenge. The Super storm tore through the Philippines,......
Syrian war leaves 5.5 million children suffering
After three years of war in Syria, the country is facing a severe humanitarian crisis. The number of children in......
Crisis in Southern Sudan threatens aid workers and civilians
The world Newest Nation, Southern Sudan is again in a deep crisis, after gaining their independence from the old Sudan......
Sustainability a key factor in delivering typhoon aid
The Australian government has pledged ten million dollars towards the disaster relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the Philippines. But......
AusAid cuts hurt Burmese refugees
A health clinic on the border of Burma and Thailand is one of the last places you’d think would be......
Record aid appeal to help Syrian children
Five million dollars can go a long way but will it be enough to help the children affected by the......
Greens try to clamp down on military involvement in our aid distribution
Did you know that the Australian Defence Force and Federal Police have a role in distributing Australia’s overseas aid? The......