The New South Wales Government has appointed two Co-Coordinators General to lead ongoing community support following the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach one month ago, as recovery efforts move into a longer and more complex phase.
Multicultural NSW chief executive Joseph La Posta and NSW Jewish Board of Deputies chief executive Michele Goldman will jointly oversee coordination across government agencies, charities, community organisations and the private sector to ensure assistance continues to reach those affected.
Mr La Posta will lead whole of government coordination, while Ms Goldman will provide dedicated community leadership informed by close engagement with impacted groups. Together, they will oversee programs supporting victims’ families, survivors, the eastern suburbs and Jewish communities.
The appointments are for an initial period of at least three months, with both Co-Coordinators General reporting directly to the Premier. A central focus will be sustained engagement with community leaders to support wellbeing, rebuild trust and strengthen social cohesion as recovery continues.
Premier Chris Minns said the appointments were intended to ensure long-term, organised support for those affected.
“Our message to everyone effected by the horrific antisemitic terror attack at Bondi one month ago is clear – we are with you for the long haul,” Mr Minns said.
“The appointment of these Co-ordinators General is a key way that we’ll ensure the support efforts for the Bondi community are organised, appropriate and effective.
“The Bondi Beach terrorist attack tore apart the Bondi and local Jewish community in a number of minutes on December 14, but we know the support effort will take months and the impacts will be felt for years to come and our government will be there every step of the way.”
Recovery Minister Janelle Saffin said the scale and nature of the attack required a carefully coordinated response grounded in community understanding.
“This terrorist attack was unlike anything our state has faced before, and our focus is firmly on standing with the Bondi and Jewish communities and walking alongside them for the long term,” Ms Saffin said.
“Meeting this moment requires a coordinated, culturally informed approach, and that responsibility has been entrusted to these highly capable Co-ordinators General.”
Governments at both state and federal levels have committed around $60 million to support wellbeing, resilience and recovery initiatives for victims and affected communities
Governments at both state and federal levels have committed around $60 million to support wellbeing, resilience and recovery initiatives for victims and affected communities. Support to date has included assistance to more than 830 people through the Bondi Community Hub, help for over 230 businesses via Service NSW, and more than 350 applications lodged with Victim Support Services.
Mr La Posta said the focus would be on making sure support efforts work together and respond to real needs on the ground.
“We are honoured to step into these important roles at such a critical time,” he said.
“Our focus will be on ensuring that government efforts are coordinated, support is delivered quickly and effectively, and every impacted individual as well as the broader Jewish and eastern suburbs community is heard and cared for.”
Ms Goldman said community voices would remain central to the recovery process.
“We will be bringing together government, non-government, and community efforts, with community voices at the very heart of everything we do. This is a shared journey, and we’ll walk it together toward recovery,” she said.
“I care deeply about serving the NSW Jewish community, and that commitment will guide our work in the weeks and months ahead.”
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