Addressing the General Meeting of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Board in Canberra today, ACN President Kath Stein FACN offered condolences to all victims of the tragic terror event at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening.
Ms Stein said Australia's nurses support the families of all those affected by the shooting and its aftermath and stand with Australia's Jewish community during this period of grieving and recovery.
"On behalf of the ACN Board and our members, I praise the nurses and their colleagues who are working around the clock caring for the innocent victims and the first responders who were injured in the attack," Ms Stein said.
"ACN also acknowledges the bravery and professionalism of the ambulance personnel, paramedics, doctors, police, lifesavers, and other health professionals who gave their all during and after this horrific attack.
"There were local heroes, too – members of the local Jewish community and members of the public who put themselves in danger to help others.
"There will be many others with injuries and trauma that we cannot see.
"The nursing profession is here to care for everyone affected. It is important that we all care for ourselves and each other," Ms Stein said.
