Waverley Council will join with representatives of the NSW Government; Australia and New Zealand Westfield owner, Scentre Group, and the community to observe the first anniversary of the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing tragedy, which claimed the lives of six innocent victims on 13 April 2024.
Mayor of Waverley Council, William Nemesh said the local community had shown great strength and resilience over the past year since the horrific attack.
“This tragic event will not define our community and we will never forget the victims and will always honour their memory,” said the Mayor.
“We will continue to support those affected and thank the brave first responders.”
Two commemorative display boards, recognising the community’s response in the days following the attack, are set to be installed in Oxford Street Mall, Bondi Junction for one week from 10-16 April.
The displays include a series of photographs, images and messages collected from the floral tribute sites located at Bondi Junction’s Oxford Street Mall and Westfield Bondi Junction, as well as images from the candlelight vigil held at Bondi Beach on Sunday 21 April.
“One year on, we pause and reflect on the tragic events of 13 April 2024 and remember the strength of the community in the days following,” said NSW Premier, Chris Minns.
“Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, those injured, first responders, members of public who carry the memory and the burden of that terrible day and whose lives were changed forever.”
Welfare support officers will be on hand in Oxford Street Mall on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April. NSW Health provides services that members of public can reach out to for assistance at any time, with contact information available here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/support-contact-list.aspx.
Information about the Oxford Street Mall display boards can be found here.
