One Door Mental Health mourns with our staff and service users from the Jewish community as we try to process the horrific events in Bondi.
The attack has been confirmed as a targeted attack on Australia’s Jewish community.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, Australia’s Jewish community, the first responders, and everyone in Sydney and beyond. We are all impacted by this violation of the freedom we should all feel, to move around safely in the community and to come together to celebrate our faiths and traditions.
Mind Australia believes in inclusivity in all its forms and we reject all forms of racism, violence and antisemitism.
We know that our Jewish staff, service users and their families will be feeling the impact of this event deeply – and for many people this may raise mental health challenges.
We encourage people who use One Door Mental Health services in New South Wales – and to Mind’s service users around Australia - to reach out to your support workers if you are struggling.
Support is available for people feeling traumatised by what they have experienced either directly or on the news. The following services can support people seeking immediate mental health support:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online here.
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 or chat online here.
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or chat online here.
- 13YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line on 13 92 76
- headspace on 1800 650 890
The following One Door services support people in the Bondi area:
The Canterbury Medicare Mental Health Centre provides face-to-face, telephone and online support to people in the Central and Eastern regions including Bondi. Canterbury Medicare Mental Health Centre. Level 1, Suite 10, 1205 Canterbury Road, Wiley Park NSW. Please contact 1800 595 212.
The Primary Integrated Care Support service provides support to people in the Central and Eastern regions including Bondi. Please contact 02 7227 6700.