We are all devastated by the shocking attack at Bondi Junction, where innocent people were killed in a senseless act of violence.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the victims, their families, and everyone who has been affected. Our thoughts are with each and every one of them.
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. My latest community message is available here.
Fundraising and Condolences.
Many of you have generously reached out to how you could contribute financially to the victims or to causes that support them. You can donate via the links below:
- GoFundMe pages for families of the victims of the attack
- Lifeline Bondi
- Headspace Bondi Junction
- This Way Up
- The Junction Neighbourhood Centre (JNC)
Full details on these services and the work they do to support our community are available here.
People are also invited to sign an online Condolence Book in honour of those affected here.
The NSW Government has also announced that there will be a permanent memorial for the Bondi Junction tragedy in due course.
Victims Support Scheme.
Counselling services and other support is available through the NSW Victims Support Scheme.
This is for all the victims and witnesses of Saturday's attack - including those who were at Westfield Bondi Junction at the time.
Full details on how to access the scheme are here. A dedicated phone line for victims and witnesses has also been established - please call 1800 019 123.
Mental health resources.
This is a really difficult time for everyone in the community. Here are some numbers to help:
- 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
- QLife, LGBTIQ+ peer support on 1800 184 527 or chat online here, available 3pm-midnight everyday.
- GriefLine, National Grief & Loss Support Hub on 1300 845 745, available 8am-8pm everyday.
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.
Talking to your children.
From speaking with my own children, I know these events may be especially traumatic for the young people in our lives.
I encourage you to talk to them about what happened, let them express their feelings, and try to have them stay away from social media and rolling news coverage.
You can find further helpful resources on supporting children and teenagers after traumatic events using this helpful guide. More information is also available here.
Violent content online - keeping kids safe.
With the terrible events at Bondi Junction, many of us are worried about the extremely distressing content that children are accessing.
I have been in touch with the eSafety Commission about these concerns. They are working with platforms to take off the most violent content, or content that is used to incite hate or promote violence. If you see content that fits this bill, you can report it here.
eSafety also have guides available on managing parental controls, what to do if you see distressing content online, and broader advice for parents.
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.
The NSW State Coroner will conduct an inquest into the attacks. The NSW Government have allocated up to $18 million in additional funding to the Coroners Court to ensure this is extensive and timely .
Last updated: 2nd May, 11:00