A candlelight vigil is taking place on Sunday 21 April 2024 in the wake of the Bondi Junction tragedy last weekend. People are being encouraged to bring their own candles.

Flags at Randwick Town Hall and Randwick Administration Building also flew at half-mast on Monday 15 April 2024 as a tribute to the memory of the six people killed in Saturday’s horrific attack at Bondi Junction.

Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the whole community is reeling from the event.

“Our community is in a state of mourning following the senseless attack and loss of life on Saturday,” Mayor Veitch said.

“Many in our community have been deeply affected by the attack and are struggling to make sense of the situation.

“Our hearts go out to the family of the six people who lost their lives and to the many more being cared for in hospital. We express our deepest condolence to everybody affected.

“The attack showed us the very worst of humanity. But it also brought out the very best in human spirit and I would like to commend our first responders – police and paramedics – as well as the people at the mall who approached the assailant and the store attendants who safely protected customers during the attack.

“And of course, the actions of the police officer, Inspector Amy Scott, in approaching and stopping the assailant showed exceptional courage, bravery and professionalism and is to be commended.

“We also commend the ongoing efforts of the doctors, surgeons and nurses at the Prince of Wales and Sydney Children’s Hospitals in Randwick and other hospitals who responded with critical care in a very difficult situation,” Mayor Veitch said.

A dedicated phone line for victims of the Bondi Junction incident has been established. Please call 1800 019 123 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Public condolences

• A candlelight vigil is taking place at Bondi Beach at 5.30pm on Sunday 21 April. People are being encouraged to bring their own candles.
• Westfield Bondi Junction will reopen on Thursday 18 April for a ‘community reflection day’.
• The people of NSW are invited to come together and sign an online condolence book in honour of those affected at http://www.nsw.gov.au/bondicondolences
• The community are also invited to leave floral tributes at Oxford Street Mall, Bondi Junction (Bronte Road-end).
• A table will again be set up tomorrow next to the floral tributes area for people to physically sign condolence books

Road closures, bus impacts and car collection

For information about road closures in the area, bus service impacts and for information about how to collect your car if it's parked at Westfield Bondi Junction, please see Waverley Council's community update.

Victims support scheme

Support is available through the scheme for the families of those who have lost their lives and those who have been affected by the violent acts at Bondi Junction.

• Fact sheet - Finding support if you have been impacted by the Bondi Junction attack  PDF, 143.63 KB

Support services

If you or someone you know needs support, you can also contact:

• Lifeline (24/7): 13 11 14
• Kids helpline (24/7): 1800 55 1800
• Beyond Blue (24/7): 1300 22 46 36
• The Mental Health Line (24/7): 1800 011 511