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Australian Red Cross Society

Melbourne, Victoria ABN: 50169561394 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Australian Red Cross Society

COVID19 Emergency Relief financial crises- Migrant Support Clients: Utility expense assistance

Headquarters
Melbourne, Victoria
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Australian Red Cross Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the ACNC.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 1,084 human services charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Australian Red Cross Society draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical human services charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Australian Red Cross Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Its registration number is 50169561394. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$1.1B in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Australian Red Cross Society's official registration number is 50169561394, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Australian Red Cross Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Australia is 66/100.

Australian Red Cross Society is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its registered address is GPO Box 9949, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Australian Red Cross Society has A$1.1B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Australian Red Cross Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$1.1B in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Australian Red Cross Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Australian Red Cross Society holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

COVID19 Emergency Relief financial crises- Migrant Support Clients: Utility expense assistance Australian Red Cross Society is classified as a human services organization registered in Australia.

Among human services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$1.1B is well above the peer average of A$6M.

Yes - Australian Red Cross Society is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian donors. GiveRadar verifies this against the official Australian Business Register and re-checks it weekly. Keep your receipt for your tax return.

Annual revenue
A$1B+
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Australian Red Cross Society holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4,359
Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood launches 'Unlikely Version' campaign to highlight donation impact - Mi-3.com.au
Mar 2026
www.mi-3.com.au
kikki.K creates fresh new look for Australian Red Cross Lifeblood - Lifeblood
Feb 2026
www.lifeblood.com.au
Sydney Swans and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood kick off 2026 partnership - sydneyswans.com.au
Feb 2026
www.sydneyswans.com.au
Donate For Jake Round, supporting Australian Red Cross Lifeblood - ACT Cricket
Jan 2026
www.cricketact.com.au
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Calls for Urgent Blood Donations After Bondi Beach Terror Attack - Rolling Stone Australi
Dec 2025
au.rollingstone.com
Metallica and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood unite to put blood donation centre stage - Lifeblood
Sep 2025
www.lifeblood.com.au
Form filed
A$1090.2M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1059.8M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1067.7M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1050.3M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1139.9M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services this charity 1,196
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Australian Red Cross Society

What is Australian Red Cross Society?
Australian Red Cross Society is a human services other incorporated entity based in Melbourne, Australia. COVID19 Emergency Relief financial crises- Migrant Support Clients: Utility expense assistance
Where is Australian Red Cross Society located?
Headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What is Australian Red Cross Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1B+.
Is Australian Red Cross Society trustworthy?
Australian Red Cross Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Australian Red Cross Society's registration number?
Registration: 50169561394 (Australia).
What is Australian Red Cross Society's website?
https://redcross.org.au
Are donations to Australian Red Cross Society tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.