General practice support and resources – Bondi Beach incident

In the wake of the Bondi Beach tragedy in December the role of GPs in supporting families and community is deeply valued. People may continue to be impacted for some time.

Supporting patients experiencing distress

• Link people into appropriate services: Share this list of supports being offered in response to the incident: Mental health and counselling services
• Young people impacted can access mental health care in-person at:
  • headspace Bondi Junction at 20 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday – Thursday, and 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Friday.
• Support for families: Kids helpline and headspace offer supports for children, young people and families: Dealing with trauma and Seeing scary stuff in the news | Kids Helpline
• Assess patients using IAR (Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool) and evaluate risk factors, e.g. proximity to attack, previous trauma, social supports.
• Update your practice website to include resources for patients seeking support
• Access Lifeline’s Bondi Beach Attack: Wellbeing support guide.
• Attend CESPHN’s upcoming online event on 17 February 2026: Trauma informed support for health professionals. This session will explore the emotional and psychological impacts consumers, patients and communities may experience in the weeks and months following the Bondi terrorist attack, and will equip health professionals with practical, trauma‑informed strategies to provide effective support.
• For further information: Mental Health First Aid Guidelines

HealthPathways

More information is available on HealthPathways: these pages will be continuously updated as more services and resources become available.

For GPs in Sydney LHD:

• Mental Health Helplines
• Adult Mental Health Support
• Child and Young Adult Mental Health Support
• Bereavement, loss and Grief Counselling
• Trauma informed Care
• Assistance for Victims and Witnesses of Crime

For GPs in South Eastern Sydney LHD:

• Mental Health Helplines
• Adult Counselling and Psychology
• Bereavement, Loss, and Grief Counselling
• Trauma informed Care
• Assistance for Victims and Witnesses of Crime
• Child and Youth Counselling and Psychology

Mental health support for GPs

Importantly, ensure you are looking after your own well-being, you could also be experiencing trauma. Talk with colleagues, use mental health support services, access GP mental health support services.

Psychological Support Services (PSS)

The PSS program is currently accepting referrals for individuals impacted by the Bondi Beach attack.

For more information and referrals click here.

For urgent or crisis assistance at any time, please call NSW mental health Line on 1800 011 511 (24/7), or dial 000 for emergencies.