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Do you want to become a humanitarian?Kick start your career by completing our Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HE...
27/08/2026

Do you want to become a humanitarian?

Kick start your career by completing our Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or Essentials of Humanitarian Practice (EHP) courses.

We still have spots remaining at our world-class courses in Australia, Fiji and Jordan over the remaining months of 2026.

HEAT: Prepares you to work in crisis zones or a range of hostile situations. This rigorous classroom and simulation training will enhance your knowledge of personal security, so you are prepared to face difficult security situations.

EHP: Teaches you everything you need to know about working within the modern humanitarian system and what it takes to respond to an international humanitarian crisis that involves a global response.

Find a course in your region: https://lnkd.in/gf6mhJiG

      "The truth is, humanitarian work is not easy, comfortable, or safe. But it is purposeful. It matters." RedR Austra...
24/08/2026



"The truth is, humanitarian work is not easy, comfortable, or safe. But it is purposeful. It matters."

RedR Australia roster member and trainer Leonie is currently deployed to Ukraine as the Lead Training Coordinator with the UNDSS Ukraine. Tasked to coordinate, design and deliver critical security training across the country, made possible by Minderoo Foundation and their generous partnership with RedR Australia.

We invite you to read this first-person account highlighting the necessity of humanitarian training and navigating working in an active conflict zone. Leonies' personal story shines a light on the hardships and moments of humanity that envelops the sector.
..Read more here: https://www.redr.org.au/deployees-in-the-field/supporting-safety-and-security-in-ukraine/

Are you looking to work in international affairs?  Don't miss RedR Australia's Dr Joshua Hallwright's masterclass: Respo...
20/08/2026

Are you looking to work in international affairs?

Don't miss RedR Australia's Dr Joshua Hallwright's masterclass: Responding to Global Crises at the Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria’s 20th International Careers Conference 2026 on 7 September.

The conference brings together students, young professionals, and global changemakers for a full day of panels, masterclasses, and networking, all focused on building an international career.

Venue: The Promenade Docklands, Victoria
Register now: https://lnkd.in/ggcfwV4v

See you online shortly for our very special World Humanitarian Day webinar. At 3.30pm today - we’re bringing together ex...
19/08/2026

See you online shortly for our very special World Humanitarian Day webinar.

At 3.30pm today - we’re bringing together experts from across the sector to discuss the protection of humanitarian personnel in the face of the intensifying challenges we face globally.

Panelists include:
- Dr Joshua Hallwright, Director of Training and Strategy, RedR Australia
- Natasha Chabbra, Legal Adviser - International Humanitarian Law, Australian Red Cross
- Catherine Green, Head of Urgent Challenges, Minderoo Foundation

Missed out on booking your spot?

We'll share the recording of this webinar in the next few weeks!

Calling all humanitarian sector colleagues! Did you promise yourself you would do a Hostile Environment Awareness Traini...
18/08/2026

Calling all humanitarian sector colleagues!

Did you promise yourself you would do a Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or Essentials of Humanitarian Practice (EHP) course this year?

We still have spots remaining at our world-class courses in a range of regions over the remaining months of 2026.

HEAT: prepares you to work in crisis zones or a range of hostile situations. This rigorous classroom and simulation training will enhance your knowledge of personal security, so you are prepared to face difficult security situations.

EHP: teaches you everything you need to know about working within the modern humanitarian system and what it takes to respond to an international humanitarian crisis that involves a global response.

Find a course in your region: https://training.redr.org.au/w/au/

👋Meet the speakers for our highly-popular and important World Humanitarian Day webinar this Wednesday. Our expert panel ...
17/08/2026

👋Meet the speakers for our highly-popular and important World Humanitarian Day webinar this Wednesday.

Our expert panel will be discussing: the protection of humanitarian personnel in the face of intensifying global challenges.

Natasha Chabbra is a legal adviser with the International Humanitarian Law program at Australian Red Cross, responsible for emblem protection and dissemination of IHL to Defence stakeholders in Australia. She joined the IHL team in 2025 from the International Programs team where she led Australian Red Cross responses to crises in the Pacific and Middle East. Natasha holds a Bachelors of International Relations, an LLB and an LLM in International Security Law. She has a professional background of over 10 years in humanitarian policy and advocacy, disaster management and international law.

Catherine Green is the Head of Urgent Challenges at the Minderoo Foundation, leading a team and a portfolio that partners with local and international actors to respond to humanitarian crises, health equity issues, and other urgent challenges of our time. She has worked in the humanitarian aid sector for more than 20 years and brings experience in humanitarian response, crisis leadership, building teams and innovation under pressure. Catherine has a Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal.

Dr Joshua Hallwright is the Director of Training and Strategy at RedR Australia, overseeing the delivery of humanitarian courses, while leading partnership development and resource mobilisation to ensure the organisation remains relevant and effective. Josh is a humanitarian leader and academic with more than 15 years' experience in international humanitarian response, disaster management, and development policy. He has worked with multilateral agencies, NGOs and academic institutions, combining field experience with strategic leadership, research, and teaching.

Hosted by our very own, Sally Cunningham, Director Strategic Communications and Engagement - this is bound to be a thought-provoking discussion. Special thanks to our experts panelists.

Register here: https://training.redr.org.au/w/au/courses/15-world-humanitarian-day-webinar-protecting-humanitarian-personnel/322

Today is International Humanitarian Law Day – so we’re reflecting on a truly insightful webinar, originally hosted as pa...
12/08/2026

Today is International Humanitarian Law Day – so we’re reflecting on a truly insightful webinar, originally hosted as part of HNPW in March this year.

Featuring:
Dr Helen Durham AO (CEO, RedR Australia and IHL expert)
Hichem Khadhraoui (Executive Director, Center for Civilians in Conflict - CIVIC)
Leonie Barnes (RedR Australia trainer and humanitarian specialist in conflict settings)
Ahmed Ibrahim (Country Director Somalia and Kenya, CIVIC)

We invite you to watch and listen to this thought-provoking conversation with four experts with diverse field experience - discussing protecting humanitarian personnel in an era of heightened risk. The framework for this protection is founded on IHL and this conversation unpacks the complex drivers behind the deterioration of the humanitarian space.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the evolving risk landscape and practical strategies to strengthen the safety and resilience of humanitarian staff worldwide.

Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aeSIgieXbo

In the lead-up to International Humanitarian Law Day on Wednesday 12 August, we reflect on the importance of IHL - 77 ye...
10/08/2026

In the lead-up to International Humanitarian Law Day on Wednesday 12 August, we reflect on the importance of IHL - 77 years after the Geneva Conventions of 1949.

RedR Australia works in close collaboration with our friends at Australian Red Cross, Geneva Call, Center for Civilians in Conflict and Legal Action Worldwide in advocating for protecting civilians, including Humanitarian Personnel, around the world during times of conflict.

As we witness compounding conflicts, political instability and climate-related disasters globally – how can you support ...
05/08/2026

As we witness compounding conflicts, political instability and climate-related disasters globally – how can you support the people most affected?

Become a RedR Australia monthly donor and support the training and deployment of highly skilled humanitarians who can rapidly respond to these intensifying crises around the world – supporting communities in need.

Donate now: https://www.redr.org.au/about-us/support-us/

Starts tomorrow - a few spots still available at this important online and facilitated course aimed at anyone working in...
04/08/2026

Starts tomorrow - a few spots still available at this important online and facilitated course aimed at anyone working in the humanitarian sector.

Don't miss your opportunity to better understand, use, monitor, and critically reflect on the use of AI in the humanitarian sector - with learnings grounded in humanitarian principles and practice.

Instead of providing tips and tricks for specific AI Tools, this course provides an introduction to the potential benefits, challenges, and risks posed by AI in the humanitarian sector that learners can use as a foundation on which to build more advanced skills.

📚 Course format: 4 highly interactive online sessions (2 hours each) - with 1 hour of pre-reading per class

📅 5-26 August 2026, Wednesdays 5-7pm (AEST / UTC+10)

$500 AUD | Register: https://training.redr.org.au/w/au/courses/10-ai-for-humanitarians/85

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