Support services for those affected by the Bondi terrorist attacks

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the recent events in Bondi, there are people ready to listen and support you right now.

Online and phone support

• To speak to a trained crisis supporter at any time, call one of the following:

  • Lifeline (13 11 14) (online chat also available)

  • NSW Mental Health Line (1800 011 511)

  • Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) (online chat also available)

  • Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) (for under 25s, online chat also available)

  • 13YARN (13 92 76) (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)

• Need an interpreter? Call TIS National on 131 450 first.

• Blue Knot offers short-term counselling and support for anyone affected by complex trauma. Call 1300 657 380 between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm daily.

• From a culturally or linguistically diverse community in NSW? Call the Transcultural Mental Health Line (1800 648 911) from Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm. Read our list of support services for culturally and linguistically diverse young people for more options.

• Call JewishCare on 1300 133 660 between 9.00 am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday for immediate support including counselling, psychologists and mental health assistance tailored to the Jewish community. You can request free face-to-face sessions by pressing 2.

• Call Jewish House 24/7 on 1300 544 357 for mental health resources for the Jewish community during this difficult time.

• Call the Hayat Line on 1300 993 398 between 9.00 am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday for free, confidential crisis support for Muslims in Australia experiencing distress.

Direct support in Bondi/Sydney:

• If you’re in the area and need someone to talk to, look for NSW Health clinicians wearing hi-vis vests. They’re on the ground to offer immediate support between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm daily.

• Clinicians are also available at the community reception centre at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach (242 Arden St) between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm daily.

• If you’re aged between 7-17, Safe Haven at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick offers a calm space to talk with a mental health professional, no appointment or referral needed.

• If you need urgent mental health care at any time, head to the Emergency Department at

  Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick or St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst.

Head to the NSW Health website to keep up-to-date with support being made available for those impacted.