The Australian Government has announced a National Day of Mourning to honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Cancer Australia joins the nation in mourning the lives lost and extends our heartfelt sympathies to the Jewish community and everyone affected by these devastating events.
The theme the Chabad Community in Bondi have chosen is: 'Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance.'
National institutions in Canberra, as well as New South Wales will be illuminated as a symbol of light on the evening of Thursday 22 January 2026. Institutions around Australia are encouraged to participate.
A commemorative installation, 15 Pillars of Light will be held in Canberra and across Australia. Each pillar will serve a visible symbol of mourning, remembrance and national solidarity.
You are invited to observe one minute of silence on the National Day of Mourning to honour those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack at 19:01 AEDT on 22 January 2026.
You are also encouraged to:
- come together, share a meal and spend time with family and friends of all faiths and backgrounds on Thursday 22 January 2026
- leave a candle on your doorstep or window as a symbol of remembrance, mourning and solidarity with the Jewish community
- undertake one of more of the 15 suggested Mitzvah for Bondi.
