An immediate support package has been announced to help victims, families and small businesses affected by the Bondi terror attack.
The package, announced jointly today by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, includes emergency financial assistance, expanded victim services and targeted support for local businesses, recognising the deep emotional, social and economic impact of the attack on the community.
Most of the funding will be delivered through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, which were activated following the incident.
A community support hub will open at North Bondi RSL, bringing together key services including NSW Health, Service NSW, Legal Aid, Lifeline, the Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network and the Service NSW Business Concierge. Staff will be available to offer practical advice, mental health support and recovery assistance.
The hub will operate from Friday 19 December to Tuesday 23 December, between 10am and 4pm.
Support for victims and families
The package includes:
- $2 million for Jewish community organisations to support victims’ families, including $1 million for Jewish House to establish a Victim Support Fund providing timely and culturally sensitive assistance.
- $1 million for Legal Aid and Disaster Response Legal Services to help communities with legal support during recovery.
Expanded access to NSW’s victim support scheme, including increased financial help for injured victims and their families, funeral and burial costs, and support for the repatriation of remains. - $1 million for local Jewish organisations to deliver community mental health triage.
- $3.6 million to fund six recovery officers who will provide case coordination and outreach for affected individuals and families.
Support for businesses and the wider community
The package also includes:
- Grants of up to $25,000 for small businesses directly impacted, including those nearby or facing exceptional hardship. Registrations open Friday 19 December, with payments expected early next week.
- $1.5 million for additional security at Jewish community sites.
- $1 million for Waverley Council to support clean-up efforts at Bondi Beach and community cohesion events.
- $2.8 million to fund up to eight community coordinators focused on engagement, local support and capacity building. This includes $1 million for grants delivered through Multicultural NSW in partnership with the Jewish Board of Deputies.
Impacted businesses can register for assistance through the Community Hub or by contacting Service NSW on 13 77 88 to arrange support from a Business Concierge.
Mental health support
A mental health disaster response is now underway, with clinicians deployed across Bondi and Coogee. These teams will be onsite daily from 8am to 8pm for the coming weeks and can be identified by hi-vis NSW Health vests.
NSW Health has increased staffing on its 24-hour Mental Health Line (1800 011 511).
The Transcultural Mental Health Line (1800 648 911) is also available for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Anyone needing immediate crisis support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Children and young people can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or access online chat support.
Authorities say they will continue working closely with the community to ensure support remains available and responsive for as long as it is needed.
Albanese said his government is committed to supporting those in the wake of this tragedy. “Which is why we are partnering with the New South Wales Government to provide over $20 million in funding for support services through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.”
Minns said,”This package is about dignity, compassion and practical help, ensuring families are supported, businesses can recover, and people know they are not facing this alone.
“I urge anyone who is struggling or needs help to reach out. Support is available, and we want people to use it.”
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