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	Australian Red Cross - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Australian Red Cross was established in 1914, two days after the commencement of World War I, by Lady Helen Munro-Ferguson, the wife of the Governor-General Ronald Munro-Ferguson, when she formed a branch of the British Red Cross.
		The Mission of the Australian Red Cross is as follows: "To be a leading humanitarian organization in Australia, improving the lives of vulnerable people through services delivered and promotion of humanitarian laws and values."
		The Australian Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the largest humanitarian movement in the world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australian_Red_Cross (390 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a committee of Swiss nationals based in Geneva, Switzerland, which leads the international movement and which has special responsibilities under international humanitarian law.
		The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS), which is the composed body of all the national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies and was established to coordinate international relief actions and promote humanitarian activities.
		Republic of China (Taiwan): Red Cross Society of the Republic of China
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /List_of_Red_Cross_and_Red_Crescent_Societies (205 words)

	Australian Red Cross: records held by the Australian War Memorial
		The Prisoner of War Department of the Australian Red Cross Society was established in July 1916 and existed to act on behalf of prisoners of war to trace missing soldiers and to provide information to their families.
		As the entry of items to enemy territory was censored, the Australian Red Cross eventually had sole control of the distribution of items classified as "forbidden articles".
		Elizabeth Chomley was directed by the Council of the ARCS to "...do all you can to reduce the records to a minimum consistent with their value" when the Prisoner of War Department ceased operating.
	www.awm.gov.au /encyclopedia/redcross/pow_records.htm (878 words)

	Australian Red Cross: citysearch
		Australian Red Cross volunteers were there when sole survivor of the Thredbo disaster, Stuart Diver, was lifted to safety.
		Red Cross personal support members were in Thredbo, Cooma, Jindabyne and Sydney helping the friends and families of those trapped in the rubble.
		Red Cross volunteers are making the difference in so many ways through the many Red Cross programs including the Migrant Youth Orientation program, to help migrants adapt to adult life in Australia and the Red Cross First Aid Training course.
	sydney.citysearch.com.au /E/V/SYDNE/0023/04/55/4.html (100 words)

	Australian Red Cross
		Red Cross is continuing to provide support to those displaced by the current unrest in Timor-Leste.
		Australian Red Cross launched the Indonesian Disaster Appeal in 2006 to assist disaster-affected communities in Indonesia.
		Australian Red Cross advertises on this website regularly for Expressions of Interest from people seeking to undertake the selection and recruitment process to work in international humanitarian aid programs.
	www.redcross.org.au /default.asp (411 words)

	Red Cross Problems
		Efforts by local Red Cross officials to present a new face for fund-raising and disaster support were stymied yesterday when national officials rejected a plan to earmark donations solely for victims of the wildfires charring many areas of San Diego County.
		In addition, the Red Cross failed to screen out some people who were not supposed to give blood, the FDA said.
		Victims infected with hepatitis C between 1986 and 1990 had been holding out hope that Red Cross negotiators, led by former Ontario premier Bob Rae, would be successful in moving Ottawa and the provinces to extend the package, removing the legal threat against the agency.
	www.exorthodoxforchrist.com /red_cross_problems.htm (2084 words)

	Australian Red Cross cleans up Maldives - Breaking News - National - Breaking News
		The Australian Red Cross has signed an agreement with the Maldives to clean up tsunami debris on 70 islands of the tiny island nation at a cost of more than $11 million.
		Australian Red Cross chief executive Robert Tickner said the project would directly benefit about 50,000 people and would cost $11.2 million in total.
		Australian Red Cross water and sanitation expert Selina Chan has been in the Maldives for five months and said tsunami waste was a big problem on the islands.
	www.smh.com.au /news/National/Australian-Red-Cross-to-clean-Maldivess/2005/05/16/1116095906953.html?oneclick=true (321 words)

	British Red Cross - From Australian outback to African desert
		An Australian bush nurse who swapped her day job in the Aboriginal outback to work for the Red Cross in Sudan has just returned from the toughest assignment of her life.
		The camp is supported by an integrated project involving the Sudanese Red Crescent, the British and Australian Red Cross Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
		The hot conditions were difficult enough but as the work at the clinic increased, Denise and her Red Cross colleagues found themselves working up to 14 hours a day, seven days a week.
	www.redcross.org.uk /standard.asp?id=48531 (774 words)

	Australian Red Cross (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The South Australian Division of the Australian Red Cross is part of...
		Australian Red Cross QLD is part of the largest humanitarian and disaster relief network in the world.
		AllPages are copyright to the Australian Red Cross,1997...
	www.survival-resources.com /Survival-Resources/car-alarm-systems.html (444 words)

	Australian Red Cross
		Australian Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal, in support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies initial appeal for approximately A$8.5 million.
		'The biggest health challenges the global Red Cross Red Crescent Movement faces in the acute phase of an operation of this type is the spread of disease - malaria and diarrhea, and respiratory tract infections', says Dale Cleaver, Acting Secretary General of Australian Red Cross.
		Australian Red Cross believes that essential relief items should be purchased locally where possible, to ensure appropriateness of the goods for the local population and to assist the local economy.
	1.redcross.org.au /?fuseaction=newsroom.latestnews&sub=339 (616 words)

	Bali Bombing Victims Aided Through Red Cross Partnership
		The Australian Consulate General in New York and Young Australian Professionals in America (YAPA), Inc. are encouraging Australians who reside in the U.S. to support disaster relief activities in Bali and Australia by making their contributions to the American Red Cross.
		The American Red Cross has financially assisted the Australian Red Cross and will continue to provide technical assistance and support to the Australian Red Cross staff and volunteers who are providing emergency mental health and financial support to victims and their families.
		The Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 hospitals across the nation and also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts throughout the world.
	www.redcross.org /press/disaster/ds_pr/021030bali.html (522 words)

	The Australian Red Cross in two world wars
		The Australian Red Cross Society (ARCS) was formed just after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, originally as a branch of the the British Red Cross.
		Less well known is the work the Australian Red Cross undertook at an international level by establishing agencies overseas dedicated to supplying families in Australia with information about wounded and missing soldiers, and for providing information about and comfort to soldiers declared prisoners of war.
		During the Second World War she was Director of the Wounded and Missing Inquiry Bureau of the Victorian Division of the Australian Red Cross and later was Vice Chair of the Australian Red Cross.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-conflicts-periods/ww2/red-cross.htm (941 words)

	Aussie assassination suspect is linked to Red Cross scam - National - smh.com.au
		An Australian citizen arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with the assassination of the foreign minister has been accused of being a debt-ridden entrepreneur who falsely used the Australian Red Cross logo to give himself credibility.
		The 60-year-old, who holds dual citizenship, was arrested in a house rented by two Australian citizens after the army received a tip-off that he was there with a group of suspected members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (Tamil Tigers).
		Australian consular officials are helping Gnanakone, who is suffering from diabetes and needs to be taken to a private doctor at least twice a week for treatment.
	www.smh.com.au /news/national/aussie-assassination-suspect-is-linked-to-red-cross-scam/2005/10/22/1129775998678.html (728 words)

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		We also use the Medieval blood-letting device, the fleam, as the symbol of the Chirurgeonate instead of the modern red short-armed cross whose use is restricted by international treaty to organizations affiliated with the International Red Cross and the military.
		The International Red Cross is recognized and protected by the international series of treaties referred to commonly as the Geneva Conventions, which govern international standards for humanitarian aid, treatment of prisoners of war and those injured during war, etc., among the signatory countries.
		The red cross couped on a white background is the emblem for the International Red Cross and affiliated organizations, and for medical units and medical transports used by the militaries of the Geneva Conventions signatories.
	www.sca.org /officers/chirurgeon/ChirurgeonsHandbook2004.txt (12143 words)

	Irish Red Cross press release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		RED Cross officials are offering humanitarian assistance to the 438 men, women and children on board the Norwegian freighter, the Tampa, which is currently in waters between both Australia and Indonesia.
		Both the Australian Red Cross and their counterparts in the Norwegian Red Cross have advised their respective governments of their willingness to aid the refugees.
		The Australian Red Cross has informed the Australian Government of its wish to provide humanitarian assistance to the people on the boat in accordance with its global humanitarian mandate.
	www.redcross.ie /news/news.php3?item=68 (340 words)

	Press Releases: South Asia: Earthquake and Tsunami - Dec 2004, Australian Red Cross statement on tsunami aid
		The Red Cross estimates that the recovery and reconstruction phase, which will include rebuilding urban areas, medical structures and other humanitarian programs, could last between one and five years, depending on the level of destruction.
		Australian Red Cross has clearly stated from the beginning that its costs for any international appeal are no more than 10% of any funds raised.
		However, as always, the Red Cross will be working hard to keep this cost as low as possible, ensuring that the maximum amount of funds raised goes to those in need.
	www.reliefweb.int /rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KHII-6A35MV?OpenDocument (546 words)

	International Humanitarian Law, Australian Red Cross - Australian Women Corporate entry
		As the International Committee of the Red Cross has been the 'guardian' of the Geneva Conventions on armed warfare, International Humanitarian Law is the basis of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
		The Australian branch was first constituted as a branch of the British Red Cross Society in accordance with the 1906 Geneva Conventions.
		In 1919 the Australian Red Cross was accepted as a member of the new League of Red Cross Societies, with Lady Helen Munro Ferguson offering the highest support through her attendance the following year.
	www.womenaustralia.info /biogs/AWE0721b.htm (483 words)

	Red Cross sets $8.5m target for tsunami appeal. 27/12/2004. ABC News Online
		Red Cross sets $8.5m target for tsunami appeal.
		Donations have begun pouring in for victims of devastating tsunamis in Asia, with the International Red Cross Federation setting an appeal target of $8.5 million worldwide.
		"This appeal is very important to Red Cross because it's an area that's close to our hearts in mind and location and the spread and the coverage is quite significant.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200412/s1272814.htm (246 words)

	Blood donation - Better Health Channel.
		Most recipients of donated blood are given red cell concentrates to boost the oxygen-carrying abilities of their own blood.
		Red and white cells, platelets, antibodies and other important factors are suspended in this liquid.
		All donated blood is screened for the presence of blood-borne diseases, such as HIV I and II, Hepatitis B and C, HTLV-I and II (human T-cell lymphotropic virus) and syphilis.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Blood_donation (924 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Philanthropy: Organizations: Red Cross and Red Crescent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC - Organization whose humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
		International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - Incorporates the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (the International Federation), as well as National Societies in 175 countries.
		The Irish Red Cross Society - The Irish member of one of the leading humanitarian groups in the world, assisting in areas as diverse as first aid training and cover, emergency relief for the developing world, babysitter training, respite care and mountain rescue.
	dmoz.org /Society/Philanthropy/Organizations/Red_Cross_and_Red_Crescent (565 words)

	Australian Red Cross Bali Appeal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Australian Red Cross has worked hard to support the victims of the Bali tragedy and their families and friends and I appreciate the way in which it has co-operated with the Government on this matter.
		Australian Red Cross volunteers are dedicated and compassionate people who work hard in Australia and overseas to care for those in crisis.
		The findings of the PriceWaterhouseCoopers report have demonstrated that Australians can be assured that their generous donations to the Australian Red Cross will continue to be used to help those most in need.
	www.pm.gov.au /news/media_releases/media_Release418.html (175 words)

	The Australian Red Poll Society Inc. - Cross Breeding
		Red Poll bulls have been widely used in Australian beef herds to improve milk production in crossbred females and to introduce the normally dominant poll gene.
		In Queensland Red Polls are used in upgrading programs of Bos indicus breeds to introduce the poll gene, add "softness", improve fertility and milking ability and to "tidy up" loose sheaths and briskets.
		Red Poll X Santa Gertrudis(X Brahman) calves Red Polls add softness to Bos Indicus type cattle and carry the dominant poll gene that eliminates horn damage to carcass and hide.
	redpoll.une.edu.au /crossbreeding.htm (279 words)

	Cambodian Red Cross - assisting the vulnerable though the provision of health services, disaster management and ...
		Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) has worked on HIV/AIDS since 1995 and currently implements prevention, care and support of PLHAs, and anti-stigma and discrimination projects, using Red Cross volunteers and youth to mobilize vulnerable groups and communities.
		The most recent surveillance suggests that the epidemic in Cambodia is going from the ‘high risk’ groups with which it is most associated, (commercial sex workers and uniformed services personnel), to a generalized epidemic affecting a broader section of the Cambodian population, including married women and children.
		The Cambodian Red Cross current mission is to work in partnership with positive people and other key stakeholders to eliminate stigma and discrimination, reduce vulnerability to, and alleviate the impact of HIV/AIDS.
	www.redcross.org.kh /services/hiv.htm (497 words)

	Welcome to the Red Cross Yarra Challenge Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Paddling for the Australian Red Cross team was Victorian Executive Director, Andrew Hilton, who was delighted with the enthusiasm and support for Australian Red Cross shown by all competitors.
		The Red Cross Yarra Challenge is a corporate fundraiser for the Australian Red Cross, and a lead-up to the more gruelling 404km Red Cross-Herald Sun Murray Marathon, 27-31 December 2002.
		While the Australian Red Cross are currently playing an instrumental role in support activities for both the Bali tragedy and the Farmhand Drought Relief Appeal, the event raised money for the local emergency support and community programs provided by Australian Red Cross volunteers every day of the week.
	home.vicnet.net.au /~redcross/yarra/main/2002_info.html (343 words)

	Australian Red Cross Raises $3m for Asian Disaster Victims
		Thanks to the generosity of the general public, Australian Red Cross has so far raised more than $3 million in pledges for the people affected by the devastating Asian earthquake and subsequent tsunamis.
		Australian Red Cross joined the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies-launched appeal on Monday December 27th, and as Dale Cleaver, Secretary General of Australian Red Cross explains, the response to the appeal has exceeded expectations.
		The funds raised so far have already assisted Australian Red Cross to deploy two humanitarian workers to the disaster-affected countries of Sri Lanka and Indonesia, one of which, Caroline Dunn, leaves Australia later today.
	www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=18494&nfid=rssfeeds (383 words)

	PM - Australian Red Cross to clean up Maldives
		Now the Australian Red Cross has signed an agreement with the Maldives Government to clear away tsunami debris and waste on 70 islands in the Indian Ocean.
		So Australian Red Cross in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of the Maldives is coming to implement this very significant project, which I also think has some long-term implications and advantages for the Maldives, in their longer-term waste management processes.
		So Australian Red Cross thinks that this is one area where the tremendous support that's been given by the Australian people to the aid effort that we're making can really make a difference on the ground.
	www.abc.net.au /pm/content/2005/s1370863.htm (621 words)

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