Community Update following the events at Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday 13 April, 2024
We have no doubt many are reeling after the events of this past Saturday. We are aware that many live or work locally and have no doubt there will be substantial impact to the Community from the unexpected and tragic events of Saturday 13 April. We want to extend our wishes as a Team for the safety of our community and acknowledge those among us who might have lost or be caring for any of those directly impacted, as well as those who might have been present or witness to any violence as it unfolded. Our deep condolences are extended to the victims and their families.
For anyone struggling with feelings of shock or fear, these are normal responses after a traumatic event; and underline the importance of prioritising psychological support for anyone present, impacted by, or struggling with witnessing or feelings related to Saturday’s events. We are pleased to remain open and continue to offer sessions in person. Westfield Bondi Junction has re-opened for trade following a respectful period of closure during which various opportunities were provided for memorialisation and support. But we understand challenging feelings can linger, and provide some resources below.
Resources:
We look forward to seeing you as usual and encourage you to raise any concerns you may have with your clinician and encourage all to take good care during this challenging time.
For anyone struggling with feelings of shock or fear, these are normal responses after a traumatic event; and underline the importance of prioritising psychological support for anyone present, impacted by, or struggling with witnessing or feelings related to Saturday’s events. We are pleased to remain open and continue to offer sessions in person. Westfield Bondi Junction has re-opened for trade following a respectful period of closure during which various opportunities were provided for memorialisation and support. But we understand challenging feelings can linger, and provide some resources below.
Resources:
- For anyone struggling following Saturday, we direct you to the Australian Psychological Society’s statement on the incident here: https://psychology.org.au/about-us/news-and-media/media-releases/2024/aps-statement-on-bondi-junction-attack which offers some tips on how to cope following traumatic events and provides some resources including how to talk to children after difficult events.
- Anyone seeking Mental Health support outside of sessions is encouraged to contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636; beyondblue.org.au or Victims Services who have skilled counsellors able to provide support: https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/
We look forward to seeing you as usual and encourage you to raise any concerns you may have with your clinician and encourage all to take good care during this challenging time.
Contact Us Please use the form to send an email or feel free to contact us via fax or phone: T: (02) 9000 5635 F: (02) 9185 2849 Suite 405, 3 Waverley Street BONDI JUNCTION NSW 2022 |
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Location
The consulting rooms are located at Suite 405, Level 4, 3 Waverley Street Bondi Junction. Take the lift to the fourth floor and walk left and left again out of the lift and through the corridor. The door is marked with the suite number and a sign saying MGPsych. The building has a security system and is locked automatically after business hours (usually 6.30pm). If you are unable to get into the building, please wait outside and your clinician will come downstairs to let you in at your scheduled appointment time.
Parking and transportation
If arriving by car, the easiest places to park are either in the Eastgate Shopping Centre, located on Spring Street or in the Westfield Shopping Centre at a location close to Coles/Myer. Fees are provided below:
- Eastgate Shopping centre:
- 0-1.0 hour = Free
- 1-2 hours = $2.60
- 3.0 hours = $8.60
- Westfield Shopping Centre:
- 0-2.0 hours = Free
- 2.0-2.5 hours = $10.00
- Members can unlock extended free parking up to 4 hours with the Westfield Plus App available for free download.
If parking at Eastgate, on leaving the car park, walk through the shopping centre and exit onto Spring Street. Turn right and walk towards the Westfield Shopping Centre. Turn left onto Bronte Road, right onto Oxford Road and right onto Waverley Street; this becomes a pedestrian walkway. The entrance to 3 Waverley Street is at the top of the walkway near the exit of the Westfield Shopping Centre. There is a pathology lab on the bottom floor (6 Mins Walk). Alternatively exit Eastgate Shopping Centre onto Spring Street and walk right towards the Westfield Shopping Centre. Enter Westfield Shopping Centre at street level and walk towards and around the escalators. Enter the Myer store on Level 2, Myer, (Level 3,Westfield) at women’s' perfume, bags and underwear, and walk diagonally across the store to the left. You will find a set of stairs and an exit which will take you directly to Waverley Street in shopping hours (4 Mins walk). The entrance to 3 Waverley Street will be on your right.
For Westfield Shopping Centre, take the lift from the car park directly to Myer store, and exit the lift on Level 2. Turn left out of the lift and follow the directions above to the Myer exit. Alternatively exit the car park on any level and find your way to Level 3 of the Westfield Shopping Centre. You can either follow the directions above to exit through Myer, or exit Westfield on Oxford street, and follow the directions above to Waverley Street.
The nearest train/bus station is Bondi Junction station (approx. 5-7 Mins walk). Please see here or call 131500 to map