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23/12/2025

Support information is available for all those affected by the Bondi Beach attack. We are here for you.

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23/12/2025

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles following the notification of three confirmed cases of measles who were unknowingly infectious while visiting many locations across Sydney.

The new cases are known close contacts of a person who had measles recently in Sydney.

NSW Health is advising people who attended the Gran Torino Restaurant (24 Bay St, Double Bay) on the following dates to watch for the development of symptoms:

- Tuesday, 16 December, 1:55pm to 11:20pm
- Wednesday, 17 December, 1:55pm to 10:55pm
- Thursday, 18 December, 7:55am to 11:45pm (including Bar Torino)
- Friday, 19 December, 9:55am to 11:30pm (including Bar Torino)
- Saturday 20 December, 9:55am to 12am
- Sunday 21 December, 10am to 1pm.

Additionally, people who attended the following locations should watch for the development of symptoms. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.

- Allianz Stadium on Saturday 20 December, 8pm to 11pm
- The Golden Sheaf (429 New South Head Rd, Double Bay) on Saturday 20 December, 4.55pm to 6:30pm
- Royal Oak Hotel (28 Bay St, Double Bay) on Saturday 20 December, 7:30pm to 8:30pm and 11pm to 12:30am
- Light rail and train at various locations in Inner West, Marrickville and Sydney CBD on Tuesday 16 December and Friday 19 December
- Various other locations in Double Bay, Mascot, Kirrawee, and Sydney CBD between Thursday 18 and Monday 22 December.

The list of exposure locations and times is being regularly updated. The full list of exposure locations is available here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx

Dr Jeremy McAnulty, Executive Director Health Protection NSW, said anyone who visited the above locations at those times should monitor for symptoms.

“Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes,” Dr McAnulty said.

“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body. It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it's important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms up until Friday 9 January 2026.”

For more information on measles, visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx

If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

23/12/2025

Pink Ladies and Maroon Men volunteers put smiles on patients’ faces through their many small acts of kindness.

Watch real-life stories from across NSW highlighting how small acts of kindness are making a big impact: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kindness

Kindness lives here at NSW Health.

Hunter New England Local Health District

23/12/2025

Have you heard? Applications for the 2026 NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship and Scholarship Program are now open!

Get a head start in your nursing or midwifery career with a NSW Health Cadetship or Scholarship. You’ll receive financial and career support to help you succeed.

Find out more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/aboriginal-strategy/Pages/scholarships.aspx

23/12/2025

The festive season is here! While you enjoy your favourite festive foods remember that it’s important to prepare food safely.

Swipe for 12 handy tips to help serve good times, not food poisoning!

For more handy food safety tips visit:
www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/keeping-food-safe

22/12/2025

Support is available.

If someone is experiencing mental health distress, or you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, contact:
- Lifeline (24/7) crisis support 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline (24/7) support for children or young adults 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue (24/7) for mental health advice and support 1300 22 4636
- Mental Health Line (24/7) on 1800 011 511 for advice and connection to specialist mental health services
- Griefline for grief and loss support (7 days, 8am-8pm) 1300 845 745
- Transcultural Mental Health Line (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm) 1800 648
- 13YARN Crisis Support on 13 92 76

In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

For a full list of NSW mental health services and support, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/services.aspx

22/12/2025

We are calling on people of all faiths and communities in NSW to come together and do one mitzvah – an act of kindness or charity – to bring some light into the world. This could be as simple as volunteering time, giving blood or checking on a neighbour. Register your good deed at nsw.gov.au/onemitzvah

22/12/2025

If you're travelling or simply enjoying the festive season break, be sure to check your list twice:

- ensure you have enough medication
- ensure you have recent prescriptions for medicines you may need over this period.

Some GPs have limited availability during this time.
Find out more: www.health.nsw.gov.au/summer/Pages/default.aspx

22/12/2025

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander registered midwife currently studying your Masters of Midwifery? You may be eligible to receive $15,000 to support your postgraduate studies through the NSW Health Rhodanthe Lipsett Postgraduate Midwifery Scholarship.

This scholarship is designed to support your academic journey and help you grow your skills in your chosen area of midwifery practice.

Find out more and apply today: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/aboriginal-strategy/Pages/scholarships.aspx

21/12/2025

Help protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illness at your summer get togethers:
- avoid crowded indoor catch-ups
- gather outside or in a large, well-ventilated space
- keep windows and doors open where possible.

For more tips to protect yourself and others from respiratory illness, visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/respiratory/Pages/default.aspx

20/12/2025

The impact of recent traumatic events can cause distress and a range of other emotions. These feelings are valid and normal.
Jacki Bracey, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coordinator, South East Sydney Local Health District, discusses things to remember when using social media after a traumatic event and the importance of human contact.

Support is available. Please reach out if you need to.

Mental health clinicians are on the ground between 8AM and 8PM at Bondi and Coogee to offer help. They are clearly identified in bright NSW Health vests.

If you or someone you know needs support, you can contact:

- Children and young people can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or chat online at kidshelpline.com.au.

-13YARN for crisis support on 13 92 76

- Beyond Blue available on 1300 22 46 36

- Griefline for grief and loss support (7 days, 8am-8pm) 1300 845 745

- NSW Health’s dedicated Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.

-Transcultural Mental Health Line (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm) 1800 648 911.

If you need urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

For non-crisis support, please talk to your GP or other trusted health or mental health professional.

In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

For a full list of NSW mental health services and support, visit: http://health.nsw.gov.au/bondi-support-services

For more information about the Bondi Beach attack: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack