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During the Australian bushfires, Phyllis spent two nights in a car before she reached the relief centre in Whittlesea.
After watching his house burn to the ground, Michael O’Meara and his family spent a night under wet blankets in a paddock.
Albin Weitacher lived on his own on eight acres of land, until a hot wind changed everything. Once he reached the relief centre, he received first aid from the Red Cross.
In February 2009, Australia endured the worst bushfire in recorded history, as fires swept across Victoria. The Red Cross worked day and night to help survivors.
These organisations can help you trace missing people in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.
11 Sep 2009
Two young fundraisers are literally going to the ends of the earth for the Red Cross by embarking on a mammoth 15,000-mile bike challenge from Dieppe to Australia.
17 Feb 2009
As the death toll reaches 200, the British Red Cross is helping people trace relatives, and Her Majesty The Queen has contributed to the appeal.