Home topics news pexels News News Up to $25K available for small businesses impacted by Bondi attack Yajush Gupta December 19, 2025 Small businesses in the immediate vicinity of Bondi Beach can now register for grants up to $25,000 What’s Happening: The Australian and NSW governments have announced over $20 million in immediate support following the 14 December Bondi terror attack. Why This Matters : With disaster recovery funding activated, affected businesses and individuals can access immediate financial assistance whilst mental health services operate on the ground at Bondi and Coogee to support community wellbeing. The Australian and NSW governments have moved swiftly to support victims, families, and businesses affected by Sunday’s terror attack at Bondi Beach, which killed 15 people and injured more than 40 others during a Hanukkah celebration. The support package, exceeding $20 million, has been jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns governments, with most elements funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, which were activated following the attack on 14 December 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the nation’s response to what authorities have described as an antisemitic terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State ideology. “The antisemitic terrorism incident in Bondi has shaken the Jewish community, and indeed the whole nation who have been devastated by what is an unprecedented attack on the Australian way of life,” says Albanese. “My government is committed to supporting those in the wake of this tragedy which is why we are partnering with the New South Wales Government to