We join our fellow Australians in condemning the terror attack at Bondi Beach. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones in this atrocity.
We acknowledge and thank the first responders, including paramedics and police who bravely acted to save lives and help those seeking safety.
We acknowledge and thank the health professionals and citizens who were at the beach and lent their support to care for the victims and shelter and support the survivors.
We acknowledge and thank doctors, nurses and other health professionals, who worked through the night and those who continue to treat the wounded at hospitals across Sydney.
And we acknowledge and thank all our nation’s health professionals who will today, and in the days ahead, be counselling and supporting Jewish patients and colleagues, and the many other people across Australia who are deeply impacted.
The health professionals of our nation need to stand united against terrorism and in support of the people who need our assistance.
Events like these can be unsettling and challenging. They can cause a range of emotions for those involved, and also for us as health professionals, our patients, our colleagues and our friends and families. It is important that we support one another during such times.
Support is also available from:
- Medicare Mental Health phone service on 1800 595 212 or visit the Government’s Medicare Mental Health website to find mental health services and resources
- Lifeline on 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or access its services online including chat
- Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or access its services online
- Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or access its services online
- Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia 1800 001060
- Doctors' Health Line 1800 006 888
- the Transcultural Mental Health Line on 1800 648 911
- 13 YARN: 13 92 76 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support
- Dr4Drs on 1300 374 377
- The Essential Network (TEN) Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health.
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