21/01/2026
Today, Responder Aid stands with communities across Australia in remembrance and solidarity.
We honour the 15 innocent lives lost in the devastating antisemitic attack at Bondi, and we acknowledge the deep and lasting impact this tragedy has had on families, friends, the Jewish community, and all those affected.
We also recognise the emergency responders, healthcare workers, and support personnel who stepped forward in an unimaginably difficult moment and who will continue to carry the emotional weight for a long time to come.
This year’s theme, “Light will win – a gathering of unity and remembrance,” reminds us that care, compassion, and connection matter most in times of grief.
At 7:01pm this evening, we encourage our community to pause for a minute of silence and, if you are able, to light a candle as a symbol of remembrance and solidarity.
Today, we remember and we stand together.
And we reaffirm our commitment to support the first responder community who carry the burden of responding when tragedy strikes.