Brisbane LM Adrian Schrinner has visited the Bondi Beach massacre site, meeting with Jewish community leaders and conveying messages of condolence following the December attack.
Visit To Bondi Beach Memorial Area
Mr Schrinner spent time at Bondi Beach, where the attack occurred, quietly visiting the site and nearby memorials. The visit centred on reflection and acknowledgement of the impact on victims, their families and the wider Jewish community.
He was accompanied by David Ossip, President of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, and Jason Steinberg, President of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies.
During the visit, personal messages were written on stones and placed at the memorial in accordance with Jewish mourning customs. The group also walked to a nearby bridge connected to the location of the attack.
Background: Bondi Beach Attack
The Bondi Beach attack occurred on Sunday, 14 December 2025, resulting in deaths, injuries and widespread distress among families, first responders and the broader community.
In the period following the attack, mental health and wellbeing services were established across the Bondi area to support those affected.
Condolence Messages From Brisbane Residents
As part of the visit, Mr Schrinner presented a bound condolence book to Mr Ossip on behalf of Brisbane residents. The book contained handwritten messages gathered in the days following the attack and had been left at Brisbane City Hall.
A formal letter of condolence was also provided, expressing sympathy to the Jewish community in Sydney and beyond.
Continued Presence At Bondi Beach
The delegation met with Neach Koncepolski, chazan of Coogee Synagogue, who has remained at Bondi Beach since shortly after the attack. He has continued to greet visitors and encourage expressions of faith and continuity at the site.
Members of the public have continued to visit the memorial area, laying stones and observing mourning practices.
Support Services And Community Uptake
Crisis support has been available at Bondi Pavilion through a Lifeline drop-in service operating daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., including public holidays.
A Medicare pop-up mental health hub at 59 Newland Street, Bondi, has offered free weekday support with uncapped sessions, no referral requirements and access to translation services.
Since 14 December 2025, more than 1,300 visits have been recorded at the Bondi Community Hub, while more than 650 applications have been lodged with victim support services. Assistance has also been provided to more than 400 local businesses.
Outlook
The Bondi Beach visit formed part of ongoing remembrance following the December attack, alongside continued access to support services for individuals and communities affected.
Published 6-Feb-2026
