A fundraising appeal has been established by the NSW government, in partnership with charity Rotary, for the survivors and families of the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
“Assistance may include immediate financial relief such as bereavement costs, medium-term recovery assistance, and longer-term needs including medical care, counselling and rehabilitation.
The fund will also support longer-term healing initiatives for the Bondi community,” the NSW government said in a statement today.
“Rotary will work with the Jewish Board of Deputies to co-ordinate the distribution of funds to affected Jewish community members, supported by the NSW government.”
The state government launched the appeal with a $1 million donation. Those wishing to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Unite for Bondi – Bondi Terror Attack Appeal can donate via rawcs.org.au.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said the city had rallied with “quiet acts of humanity” including blood bank queues and food hand-outs, and donating was just another way to help.
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president David Ossip said: “We have been overwhelmed by Australians from every walk of life asking how they can help, and this appeal is a way they can.
“This is an opportunity to ensure the survivors of this massacre are supported, now and into the future.”