Upgrade your wardrobe from April to the end of June with our special Denim Trade-In program with Calvin Klein (@calvinklein ). How it works: 👖You take your quality pre-loved denim (any brand) into participating Calvin Klein stores. 💳You receive a $20 Calvin Klein voucher redeemable on denim jeans.* 🛒Calvin Klein donates your traded-in denim for re-sale in our Australian Red Cross Shops. Every quality donated denim garment helps fund vital community programs through Red Cross Shops while also reducing textile waste. This promotion lasts until 30 June. To find out more, visit the link in bio. *T&C's apply. The voucher is valid only in Calvin Klein stores, not redeemable at Australian Red Shops.

Last week, as part of the Melbourne Fashion Festival independent programme, we joined @hatchandmake to celebrate the launch of the Repaired by @brood.au x Australian Red Cross Shops collection, a collaboration we’re incredibly proud of. The event was a great opportunity to come together in the beautiful HATCH + make studio and engage in a thoughtful panel discussion on reuse, repair and the power of collaboration. We were proud to have Hannah, our Environment, Social & Governance Lead at Australian Red Cross, join the panel, bringing along insights on circularity and the importance of rethinking the way we consume. At our Australian Red Cross Shops, we see firsthand the impact that conscious consumption and garment repair can have - not only in reducing environmental pressure, but in supporting circular, community‑driven solutions. This event was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when different strengths come together around a shared purpose. We hope this collaboration inspires more people to recognise the value of repair and the difference we can all make by keeping garments in use for longer. Head to the link in our bio to explore the full Repaired by Brood collection. 😍

Tomorrow, our very own Hannah will be joining a panel conversation at @hatchandmake Studios in Lilydale as part of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. As Environment, Social & Governance Lead at Australian Red Cross, Hannah works across the organisation to embed sustainable practice, maximise social impact and drive environmental outcomes that support our humanitarian mission. She also collaborates with teams across our Australian Red Cross Shops to progress circular initiatives that bring together environmental and social outcomes - perspectives she’ll bring to the discussion. The panel will explore the circular economy and the role of repair, alongside a showcase of the Repaired by Brood @brood.au x @redcrossau collaboration launching at the event. If you’re in Melbourne, you won’t want to miss it. Head to the link in our bio to find out more. ❤️

We are excited to invite you to the Repaired by @brood.au launch -  a collaborative wool‑repair collection created with Australian Red Cross Shops, featured in the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival Independent Programme.   This partnership collaboration transforms donated knitwear that can’t be resold into restored, one‑of‑a‑kind pieces made repaired with care and a commitment to circular fashion.   📅 Friday 20 February ⏰ 4:00pm – 7:00pm 📍 Hatch + Make Studio, Lilydale VIC   The event includes a collection showcase, studio tours, demonstrations, and a 6pm panel discussion that will feature our very own Australian Red Cross ESG Lead, Hannah Nichols, alongside Dave Giles‑Kaye - Co‑Director & Co‑Founder, Brood (Facilitator), Aleasha McCallion - Monash University, PhD Candidate and Courtney Holm - CEO & Founder, Circular Sourcing   🎟️ Tickets are $10 and available until sold out. Head to the link in our bio to learn more and get your ticket now!

Fashion Trade: Your 2025 impact. How our community’s pre-loved clothes are helping Red Cross Australia make a difference. Visit link in bio to read more.

The holiday season can mean different things to different people. For some, it is a time of celebration and togetherness; for others, it can be a quieter or more difficult period. Wherever you find yourself, please know that you are not alone and that the humanity that connects us continues beyond any single season. This year has brought its share of challenges, but it has also shown the strength of kindness, connection, and compassion. Across Australia, your generosity—whether through volunteering, donating, supporting one another, or simply showing care—has helped people feel seen, supported, and less alone. From all of us at Australian Red Cross, we wish you a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday season, and thank you for the difference you make. ❤️

Today marks 35 years of Trauma Teddies! To celebrate this milestone, we’re shining a light on our Latin American Trauma Teddy pilot program — an inspiring initiative bringing members of Australia’s Latin American community together to knit teddies, connect, practise English, and give back to the community. Through shared stories, language, and laughter, these knitters are creating teddies that will soon bring warmth and reassurance to others going through difficult times. And what’s even more special, Trauma Teddies don’t only give happiness to those who receive them – they provide a sense of purpose and connection to the people putting them together. For 35 years, Trauma Teddies have shown that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a lasting difference. Together, communities can create comfort, connection, and hope — one teddy at a time. ❤️ Head to the link in our bio to read more

📢: Coolangatta, we’ve moved! And while setting up, our staff paused setup to ‘try on’ some of the shop’s glam treasures. Who could resist? Get ready to shop for quality items & support a great cause in our brand new Australian Red Cross Shop – open today at 80 Griffith St! ✨ What’s new? ✅ Bigger, brighter & more accessible (no stairs!) ✅ Easier parking & donation drop-offs ✅ Close to the beach & The Strand ✅ Surrounded by your fav fashion spots Want to give back? We’re looking for passionate volunteers and gratefully accepting donations of quality items. 📍 New address: 80 Griffith St, Coolangatta 🗓️ Open from today! Hours: Mon to Friday 8.30 to 4.30, Sat 8.30 to 4pm

Australian Red Cross retail shops are powered by kindness. Every warm welcome, every conversation, every sale that supports our humanitarian work is made possible by our incredible volunteers — and by the people who help bring them together. Behind every volunteer sorting donations, styling a window display, or greeting a customer with a smile, there’s a volunteer manager playing a crucial role in making it all possible. These leaders create supportive, vibrant spaces where purpose and community come together. In line with this year’s theme, “Be Bold. Make Change.”, Australian Red Cross is shining a light on the essential role our volunteer managers play in driving impact — not just behind the scenes, but at the heart of our retail network. Today, on International Volunteer Managers Day, we say a heartfelt thank you to every volunteer manager, coordinator, and team leader across our Australian Red Cross shops. ❤️

Have you spotted something new in our windows? If you’re a regular at @redcrossshops , or even just passing by, you may have noticed something new in our windows... it’s our best display yet: a call out for YOU! With over 170+ shops across the country and more than 3,500 amazing volunteers, we’d love for you to experience the incredible impact Australian Red Cross volunteers make every single day. By volunteering, you won’t just be helping communities in need — you’ll also be making a real difference for the planet through sustainable fashion. Want to volunteer with us? Head to the link in our bio to learn more and sign up today. ❤️

The Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive returned for its seventh year this weekend - and it was our biggest yet! From Sydney to Melbourne, Brisbane to Adelaide, and all the way over to Perth, people came together to give, share, and support. You donated pre-loved clothes, helped spread the word, and most importantly, gave your time. To every volunteer who lent a hand—whether guiding Uber drivers, sorting donations, keeping the energy high, or bringing good vibes—thank you. Your generosity and spirit transformed this from a clothing drive into a day filled with connection, purpose, and community. With over 10,700 Uber courier pickups and approximately 125,000 kg of clothing donated, these generous donations will be sold in Australian Red Cross Shops, raising vital funds for people facing crisis, hardship, and disaster—both here at home and around the world. Every purchase supports life-changing humanitarian work. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners at Uber. Your continued support makes this all possible, and we’re proud of the impact we’re creating together. Missed this year’s drive? No worries! Our Australian Red Cross shops accept donations all year round. It’s never too late to give your clothes a second life. ❤️

📢 Tomorrow! The Uber x Australian Red Cross Clothing Drive is happening Saturday, 18 October, from 10am–4pm. 📍 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth — Uber will collect clothing donations right from your doorstep, free of charge. We’re asking for quality items (no stains or rips), so if you have good-quality pre-loved pieces you no longer wear, this is a wonderful initiative to get involved in! To donate: 1. Open the Uber app between 10am–4pm 2. Tap the ‘Red Cross Clothing Drive’ banner 3. Your pickup location will be auto-set, and the cost will show as $0 4. Confirm the request and hand over your donation when the driver arrives All clothes donated will be sold in Australian Red Cross Shops, helping to fund vital humanitarian work across Australia. ❤️ Head to the link in our bio for more info!