The father of Northern Beaches probationary constable Jack Hibbert has told Manly Observer he is thankful for the community support following a number of fundraisers established after his son was shot during the Bondi shooting.

John Hibbert said it had been a “big couple of days” after his 22 year old son sustained two bullet wounds,  including one to his head and another to his shoulder. 

Jack Hibbert.

Jack was taken to intensive care (ICU) where he was intubated and underwent multiple surgeries. Although miraculously surviving, Jack’s injuries have resulted in a loss of vision in one of his eyes and he now faces a long and challenging recovery ahead, with additional surgeries required.

A number of legitimate fundraisers have been established by friends of the family, with two official one’s given the family’s formal approval – police legacy and this go fund me.

The family issued a statement stating: “Jack is just 22 years old and has only been in the police force for four months. Even so, in the face of a violent and tragic incident, he responded with courage, instinct, and selflessness, continuing to protect and help others whilst injured, until he was physically no longer able to.

Jack was simply doing his job – a job he deeply loves – driven by a commitment to protect the community, even at great personal cost.

Jack was simply doing his job – a job he deeply loves – driven by a commitment to protect the community, even at great personal cost.

Many of his colleagues who were present on the night of the incident have visited in hospital and given testaments to Jack’s bravery during the incident, describing his devotion to his community. They described how Jack acted, he moved toward people in need, not away from danger, and continued helping others while seriously injured.

The support from the police force and hospital staff has been unmatched and we are beyond grateful. We thank the wider community for their kindness, support, and prayers for Jack and our family during this difficult time.

We ask all to respect our privacy as we move through these next stages to support Jack and all his needs to a full recovery.”