Hi Allegra,

Our community remains in mourning after the shocking attacks in Bondi Junction. We are all devastated by what happened on Saturday, and it has never been important that we are there to help and support each other.

Details are now emerging of some of the victims of this senseless act of violence, who have been cruelly taken from their loved ones much too soon.

They include 38-year-old mother Ashlee Good, who was attacked alongside her nine-month-old baby; 25-year-old Dawn Singleton, who was soon to marry her high-school sweetheart; 47-year-old Jade Young, a Bronte Surf Life Saving Club member; 30-year-old Faraz Tahir, a security guard who sought refuge in Australia after fleeing persecution in Pakistan; 55-year-old artist and designer Pikri Darchia.

They will be forever in our hearts – and our condolences go out to the victims, their families, and everyone who has been affected. Our thoughts are with them, and all those who remain in hospital.

Yesterday I joined the Prime Minister, NSW Premier, and leaders in laying tributes to the victims of the attack – and to pay tribute to the heroic actions of the police, first responders, and members of the public.

If you would like to do the same, the best place to do so is at the top of Bondi Junction Mall, outside the West Elm shop on Oxford Street.

There are condolence books available to sign, or you can do so online here.

Flags will be at half-mast from all government buildings today, and the sails of the Sydney Opera House will be lit-up in remembrance at 6pm.

I know that for many of us, a public act of commemoration in the coming days is also incredibly important. I am working closely with our local Councils and State MPs on this and we will provide more details shortly.  

The days and months ahead will be incredibly difficult, so I want you to know that my team and I are here to support you.

I have been working closely with the Prime Minister and Premier’s office to ensure appropriate support is available to our community.

The best place to find the latest information and services available is through the dedicated page on my website: www.AllegraSpender.com.au/BondiJunctionAttacks.

Further information is provided below.

Victims Support Scheme.

Counselling services and other support are available through the NSW Victim Support Service.

This is for all the victims of Saturday’s attack – including those who witnessed the attack and who were at Bondi Junction.

A dedicated phone line for victims of the Bondi Junction incident has been established - please call 1800 019 123. 

Full details on how to access the scheme are here.

Mental health resources.

If you need them, I also encourage you to make use of these important mental health resources:

• NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511
• Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online here.
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 or chat online here.
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or chat online here.
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARN on 13 92 76 
• Headspace on 1800 650 890 
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com 

Walk around mental health services and support are also available at the scene in Bondi Junction. Clinicians will be uniformed, working in teams and highly visible, available from 8am to 7pm each day.

Visiting Westfield and collecting your vehicle.

Westfield Bondi Junction remains closed.
Please meet at the Corner of Grosvenor and Grafton St, Westfield Bondi Junction side (opposite the bus depot). From here please follow the bollard and police path guidance to the centre access point.
Full details are available here and via the Westfield Instagram @westfieldbondijunction.

Providing further information to police. 

If you have any information regarding the incident or possess footage of what happened, please contact CRIME STOPPERS on 1800 333 000 or here. Please do not share this footage on social media.

I will continue to keep our community updated with the latest information.

Please stay safe and look after each other.

Allegra