15/12/2025
We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and community members directly affected by yesterday’s tragic events at Bondi. Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones or been impacted by this senseless tragedy.
We are deeply saddened by what has occurred on the doorstep of our surf clubs. In the face of unimaginable circumstances, volunteer lifesavers acted immediately to provide first aid, guide people to safety and support emergency services.
Our surf clubs are places of refuge and community, and we stand in solidarity with those affected and our friends at North Bondi SLSC and Bondi Surf Club during this incredibly difficult time.
The Surf Life Saving community is in shock and is deeply saddened after yesterday’s horrific shooting attack at Bondi Beach.
Not surprisingly, many volunteer lifesavers acted immediately to respond, providing first aid including CPR, to injured victims, shepherding people to safety inside both the Bondi and North Bondi Surf Life Saving Clubs while the attack was still underway and giving assistance to emergency services.
The Police have described the shooting as a terrorist attack. This is an incomprehensible tragedy, right on the doorstep of our clubs and directly affecting our own members and volunteers.
We can confirm that no lifesavers were physically injured in the attack. However, we recognise that traumatic events of this magnitude can have a far reaching emotional impact.
Surf Life Saving NSW is supporting the clubs and those involved with immediate and extensive counselling and outreach services and has extended that support to all members of Bondi and North Bondi SLSCs.
Our heartfelt condolences are with the families and the broader community who have lost loved ones or friends.
We cannot thank our lifesavers enough for selflessly stepping forward during such a serious and tragic situation. The courage and professionalism of those involved make us all proud to be lifesavers.
Our surf clubs have, and should always be, places of safe haven and yesterday’s tragedy will no doubt galvanise our members to come together, support each other and their community in solidarity against terror and fear.