RedR Australia Information

RedR Australia is a leading international humanitarian response agency that selects, trains, and deploys technical specialists. RedR Australia provides skilled people and training to help communities plan, prepare, rebuild, and recover before, during, and after crises and conflict. RedR Australia maintains a roster of more than 1000 technical experts across a range of skill profiles including disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, recovery, and stabilisation activities in times of need. RedR Australia is a Standby Partner to 16 United Nations agencies or entities, as well as other front line relief agencies and local governments. During a humanitarian crisis, a global network of Standby Partner organisations provides additional support to UN response efforts. RedR Australia is the only Standby Partner to the UN in the southern hemisphere. RedR Australia also manages the Australia Assists program, an integrated civilian capability co-designed by RedR Australia and the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which further enables RedR Australia to mobilise at every stage of the disaster cycle. RedR Australia is also a leading provider of humanitarian training courses. These courses help equip potential and experienced aid workers with the specialised skills and knowledge to maximise their effectiveness in the field. Our specialists also build resilience in disaster prone countries through our disaster preparedness training activities and strategic collaboration with National Disaster Management Offices throughout the Asia Pacific. Further details about RedR Australia’s Humanitarian Roster and training courses can be found at www.redr.org.au