Rio Tinto has donated a further A$750 000 to the Red Cross’ disaster relief and recovery efforts that are supporting people affected by Australia’s bushfire crisis.
This is in addition to the A$250 000 that Rio Tinto donated to the Red Cross in November 2019, bringing the company’s total donation to A$1 million.
The funds will be used to help Red Cross emergency service teams provide vital support to impacted communities including:
• safe places to take shelter;
• psychological first aid to reduce trauma;
• information and practical assistance through the time it can take to recover; and
• longer-term recovery programmes in affected communities.
Since November 2019, hundreds of Red Cross emergency personnel – mostly volunteers – have manned relief and evacuation centres in bushfire impacted communities around the country.
“With the escalation in the bushfire crisis, which has caused devastation for many Australians, we have increased our donation to A$1 million to support the Red Cross in its tireless work caring for affected communities,” says Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques.
“We are also ensuring any of our employees involved in firefighting and relief efforts are supported throughout this period with full leave entitlements. “Beyond these steps announced, we will continue to explore ways to help impacted communities in this time of need.”
RPM Global joins the cause
Richard Matthews, the CEO of leading enterprise technology, advisory and training provider to the mining industry, RPM Global, agreed to shave off hair if his company raised A$5 000 for the Red Cross.
RPMGlobal@RPMminingThank you to everyone who donated to the @RedCrossAU Bushfire Relief Fundraiser and helped us reach our extended target! Catch the moment our CEO had all his hair shaved off to support this noble cause.
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