Today is a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack with the theme ‘Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance’

Flags across the City of Port Phillip Town Halls are being flown at half-mast and St Kilda Town Hall will be illuminated this evening.

You can also participate by:

• Leaving a candle on your doorstep or window as a symbol of remembrance, mourning and solidarity with the Jewish community.
• Observing one minute of silence to honour those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack at 7.01pm AEDT.
• Coming together, share a meal and spend time with family and friends of all faiths and backgrounds.
• Undertaking a Mitzvah for Bondi. A Mitzvah is an act of kindness, compassion, and a moral responsibility. It is about taking practical action to help others, through simple everyday acts of kindness that together create a powerful wave of goodwill.

Together we can show that light will always win.

I joined the National Day of Mourning Service at Temple Beth Israel where I read the name of one of the victims, Peter Meagher and lit a candle in his memory.