We are deeply saddened by the events at Bondi Beach on Sunday.

This was a targeted terrorist attack on the Jewish community during the celebration of Chanukah.

This attack has been widely felt not only as an assault on a specific community, but as an attack on the fundamental values that underpin Australian life - tolerance, safety and respect for one another.

Hearts & Minds has longstanding and deep connections with the Jewish community via local and international donors, speakers, volunteers and the Sohn Conference Foundation.  

We stand firmly in support of the Jewish community and the broader Australian community that has long supported us. In recent days, we have been humbled and heartened by the outpouring of support in and among the Hearts & Minds community itself. Thank you for looking out for each other.

We also express our sincere gratitude to the police, first responders, medical teams and local heroes whose courage, professionalism and care helped save lives under the most challenging circumstances.

Our thoughts are with all those affected.