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Jun 12, 2020 9 tweets 4 min read
As #COVID19 restrictions ease Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers the world over continue to work day & night, making sure those who have been hit hardest by the #pandemic are getting the support they need. Here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening...
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In Timor-Leste, volunteers are going village to village disseminating hygiene and awareness messages
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Jan 24, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
As of this morning, $8.2 million has gone to people whose homes have been destroyed. Currently, we’re getting a million dollars out the door each day. 1/4 We’re trying to make this as easy as possible for people to get this money. But sadly we’re also getting lots of fraudulent applications. 2/4
Jan 5, 2020 5 tweets 3 min read
//Thread// Here’s a snapshot of some of the key ways we are currently supporting people caught up in the fire emergencies in NSW, VIC, SA and WA:
◾ Supporting people at 35 evacuation and recovery centres in #NSW, #VIC and #SA.
1/5 ◾ Delivering 10 pallets of water and 640 food packs to #Mallacoota.
◾ Coordinating 600-800 food hampers, along with water pallets, hygiene items and pet supplies for rapid distribution from East Sale.
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Sep 19, 2019 6 tweets 5 min read
Grab your 🍿 & check out our ultimate list of 17 #movies with important messages will change the way you see the world 🌏 👀

The full list: rcau.org/jTbW50waYcU 🎬 @ZachsCeremony
So powerful: #Australian doco about an Indigenous boy’s transition to manhood in the modern world & his ancient culture – lifework of @alecdoomadgee #movies