Green Cross Australia is the Australia affiliate of Green Cross International,
founded by President Mikhail Gorbachev
For the first time, you can donate your
Velocity Points towards the
environment!
Green Cross Australia is the newest player in Australia's
environment scene. Our work is vital because it addresses the here
and now of climate change, including extreme weather and rising sea
levels which put our coastlines and Pacific neighbours at
risk.
Preparing for climate change impacts
Scientists predict that the existing level of greenhouse gases in
the atmosphere will lead to warming and expanding oceans as well as
more frequent and more intense floods, fires and storms.
As Australians we love our coast lines, but along
with our neighbours in the Asia Pacific, we are on the
frontline of rising tides. We can adapt to the challenges ahead by
reducing our energy consumption and in doing so leave our children
a better world.
How we will use your donations
Green Cross Australia is initiating an active and exciting
campaign around emergency volunteering. This campaign
will foster a new generation of support from Gen X/Y/Z for the
unsung heroes of the SES, Red Cross, St John Ambulance, Surf
Lifesaving and Rural Bushfire Brigades. As cyclones intensify
here at home and in nearby Pacific and Asian communities, we will
need their help more than ever.
With your support, this new generation of volunteers will help
Green Cross Australia to rebuild green in disaster affected
communities - with solar heating, energy and water
efficient appliances, insulation and dual glazing. Right now
our US affiliate is hard at work rebuilding a green New Orleans for
the victims of Katrina, with support from Brad Pitt who shares our
vision.
We are partnering with businesses that share our desire for a
better future, to help consumers close the gap between those who
want to buy green and those who actually do.
Green Cross Australia is proud to partner with Velocity, as Virgin Blue is one of the first
airlines in the world to offer carbon offsets to address greenhouse
emissions associated with airline travel. By donating your Velocity
Points to Green Cross Australia, your support will help us to
protect our communities and reduce greenhouse emissions.
Where to from here?
It's easy to redeem your Points to make a donation to Green Cross
Australia. Simply go to
velocityrewards.com.au and follow the links!
You can also sign up to become a Green Cross Australia supporter
by filling in your personal details and stay up to date with the
latest news and events.