The recovery hub operating at the Bondi Pavilion has transitioned to a streamlined format, marking a new phase in the community response to the 14 December 2025 terror attack at Bondi Beach, with Lifeline and Legal Aid NSW continuing to operate on-site while broader supports embed permanently within local organisations.
The recovery hub opened in the days immediately following the attack, which killed 15 people and wounded more than 40 others at the annual “Chanukah by the Sea” Hanukkah celebration held at Archer Park, just east of the Pavilion. In the two months since, the hub has recorded more than 1,400 visits, seen more than 650 applications lodged with Victims Support Services, and helped more than 400 businesses access support. With the majority of people now registered with available services, the Pavilion continues to operate as the community’s anchor point, but the structure of support has evolved to meet what residents need next.
For the Bondi Beach community, the transition represents a shift from crisis response to sustained care. The hub now offers Lifeline for mental health support and Legal Aid NSW to assist with ongoing Victims Support applications. All other supports are moving into the fabric of local organisations, so that residents, business owners and anyone still working through the aftermath of the attack can access help through familiar, trusted channels rather than a single central location.
What the Embedded Supports Look Like
Community Resilience and Engagement Officers have been placed within eight organisations across the area, including Surf Life Saving NSW and Waverley Council, to deliver tailored long-term support and ensure community voices continue to be heard as needs change over time. Their role spans active outreach, connecting people to appropriate services, and feeding back to coordinators on what the community is experiencing week to week.
A pop-up Medicare Mental Health Centre is now operating at Bondi Junction, providing confidential mental health information and services free of charge. No appointment or referral is needed. A $1 million grants program has funded 24 organisations to deliver their own community-designed programs, including weekly mental health workshops for children and young people, a safe drop-in space for community connection, school-based programs and Jewish community gatherings focused on cultural healing.
Resilience Support Services funding will enable specialised counselling, community outreach and other essential services to continue both in person and by phone, including through local multicultural services and youth organisations.
Coordinators General Michele Goldman and Joseph La Posta are continuing their engagement with the Bondi community to ensure that those affected have access to long-term support for as long as they need it.
Finding Support
For anyone still seeking support following the Bondi Beach attack, the following services remain available. Lifeline and Legal Aid NSW continue to operate at the Bondi Pavilion. The 24-hour support line on 1800 979 676 directs callers to the service most appropriate for their needs, including crisis response, meals, financial assistance, psychological support and family support. The service operates seven days a week including public holidays and Shabbat.
Victims Support Services can be reached through the Victims Services Critical Incident Line on 1800 411 822, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The Medicare Mental Health Centre at Bondi Junction is open to everyone with no appointment or referral needed. For JewishCare’s dedicated Bondi Terror Attack Grant and support services, information is available here. Donations to the Unite for Bondi appeal can be made here and are tax deductible.
Published 17-February-2026.
