15/12/2025
I've been struggling to know what to say last night, this morning... My words are stuck in my throat, my heart is heavy.
My heart absolutely aches for the Jewish families, on a warm Sunday evening at the beach, celebrating their faith. My heart aches for all their counterparts in the rest of our country, currently feeling fear that my privilege has never exposed me to. My privilege is very, very heavy today.
My heart goes out to everyone caught in this horrific attack, and those that had to run towards, rather than from. The police at the scene, the ambulance offices. The countless medical and allied health staff of the many hospitals that received the wounded and dying.
And to the Muslim man, and his wife in her hijab, that ran towards a man with a loaded rifle, your actions are heartbreakingly selfless and brave beyond words. There was no religious conflict nor racism in your actions, just humans stopping extremist violence. This is humanity amongst the worst of acts, and just maybe, the rhetoric may shift...
This was an act of terrorism, from extremists. A few do not represent the many.
My heart also goes out to anyone navigating social media today amongst so many horrific images, and even more horrific, hateful words. Go easy today and my inbox is open to anyone needing support.