University community mourns tragic death of our student at Bondi Junction

His message to students and staff is below.

Dear students and colleagues,

Like you, I am shocked and saddened by the senseless violence and loss of life that occurred at Bondi Junction on the weekend. This morning, police confirmed that a University of Sydney student was one of the victims who died in this tragic incident.

On behalf of the University, I extend my sincere condolences to the student's family and friends. We are working closely with the Chinese consulate and the student's family to assist in any way we can. Police and the student's family have asked that we do not release the student's name at this stage.

I urge anyone who needs help to contact support services. Student Wellbeing services are free and confidential for all students and can be contacted 24/7.

Our Employee Assistance Program offers 24/7 confidential counselling for staff and their families, and a dedicated support line will be made available for affected staff and will be communicated locally. 24-hour support is also available from Lifeline via text, online chat, or by calling 13 11 14.

This is a deeply distressing event, but I want to reassure you that this was an isolated incident and police have advised there is no ongoing danger.

Please take time today to check in on each other, this is a deeply distressing time for our community and I encourage you to look after each other and access the support available.

Kind regards,
Mark

Professor Mark Scott AO
Vice-Chancellor and President