Six months after the Bondi Beach terror attack, the NSW Government has confirmed an $8.3 million funding package to support the long-term recovery of the Jewish and broader Bondi community, including money set aside for a permanent memorial to those who died.
The package, announced on 14 June 2026, lands at a sensitive moment for the local community: it falls six months to the day since the attack and coincides with ongoing hearings of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Government officials have framed the funding as proof that support will not taper off once public attention moves elsewhere, with an emphasis on wellbeing, safety and cohesion initiatives that are designed to last.
A permanent place to remember
The single largest commitment in the package is $2 million directed to Waverley Council, which will go towards installing a permanent memorial. The memorial is intended to honour those who lost their lives in the attack while also recognising how the community responded in the days afterwards.
Council will lead the installation process, though further details on design, timing or location had not been released at the time of publication.
Wellbeing, safety and education funding
Beyond the memorial, the package is split across several areas:
- $2 million for local wellbeing and recovery initiatives, expected to include community forums, support based in schools, and trauma-informed programs and grants.
- $1 million granted to the Jewish Board of Deputies to keep ongoing support services running for community members, plus a further $200,000 for Multicultural NSW to continue community support grants delivered in partnership with the Board.
- $500,000 for the Community Security Group, extending the 24-Hour Security Operations Centre for the NSW Jewish community for a further six months.
- $2.6 million for the Sydney Jewish Museum, covering redevelopment works and new exhibitions focused on modern antisemitism, aimed at building awareness and community cohesion more broadly.
Building on earlier support
This latest package adds to a substantial amount of assistance already delivered by the NSW and federal governments since the attack. That has included close to $2.9 million in Bondi Beach Recovery payments for victims and families, a support hub established at Bondi Pavilion offering mental health and wellbeing services alongside Lifeline, Legal Aid and Jewish Care, and $3.6 million in case coordination support delivered through organisations including Jewish Care, Jewish Family Centre, Jewish House, The Junction Neighbourhood Centre and 54 Reasons Youth Service.
Other existing support includes $1 million in mental health and wellbeing assistance through the Jewish Board of Deputies, a further $1 million in crisis intervention services via Jewish House, and $7.3 million in financial assistance for small businesses affected by disruption following the attack. Separately, $1.8 million has funded Community Resilience and Engagement Coordinator roles across seven organisations, including Multicultural NSW, the Jewish Board of Deputies, Surf Life Saving NSW, Waverley Council, Kesser Torah College, the National Council of Jewish Women and Chabad of Bondi. Legal Aid NSW has also received $1 million to provide advice on matters such as compensation, government grants, workers compensation, tenancy issues and document replacement.
What local leaders are saying
Premier Chris Minns said the government had pledged to stand with the community from the outset and that this remained the intent behind the new funding. He pointed to the importance of tackling antisemitism through dedicated programs, alongside continued investment in community safety.
Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper described recovery as a long journey and said the funding reflected an understanding that the effects of the attack are ongoing rather than confined to a single moment. He said the package was designed to support individuals, families and businesses now while also building toward longer-term social cohesion.
Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said there is no set timeframe for grief and trauma, and that the funding was about ensuring support remains available well beyond the short term, helping to strengthen cohesion and uplift affected communities over time.
Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh said the past six months had presented one of the greatest challenges the local government area has faced, and that the impact of the attack is still keenly felt across Waverley. He said council remained firmly committed to supporting both the Waverley and Jewish communities, and welcomed the NSW Government’s ongoing assistance as critical to that effort.
Michele Goldman, CEO of the Jewish Board of Deputies, said the funding acknowledged that recovery does not follow a straight line, and that its impact continues long after public attention shifts elsewhere. She said the support would allow her organisation to keep delivering culturally appropriate assistance, build community resilience, and stand alongside those affected as they continue to process their grief. Goldman also expressed gratitude for the continuing partnership with the NSW Government during what she described as an extremely difficult period for the community.
Background
The Bondi Beach attack took place on 14 December 2025, during a Hanukkah celebration that drew a large crowd to the area. It is recognised as the deadliest terror attack in Australia’s history. Criminal proceedings are continuing against the surviving accused, who faces dozens of charges, including multiple counts of murder, in relation to the attack.
Residents seeking further information on available support services can visit the NSW Government’s dedicated webpage at www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack.
Published 14-June-2026
