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The funeral service for the 10-year-old girl took place at a synagogue in Woollahra, with mourners filling the streets in a poignant display of support.
“She’s dancing with the angels, where love will forever remain,” a touching tribute expressed.
“Each victim leaves a mark on our community, but Matilda, just 10 years old, truly deserved none of this,” shared a family friend, reflecting the collective grief.
Earlier, the synagogue also hosted a service for the oldest victim of the mass shooting, 87-year-old Alex Kleytman, highlighting the somber day.
Additionally, a third ceremony was conducted at Bondi Synagogue, honoring grandfather Tibor Weitzen, who was remembered fondly for the life he led rather than the circumstances of his passing.
“We just hope that these lives lost were not lost in vain and that there are major changes, that [this] never ever happen[s] again,” a family friend said.
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announced that the federal and state governments will cover the funeral costs of the victims, as well as providing up to $75,000 to the victims and family members of those who died in Sunday’s attacks.
“We’ll also be covering funeral costs and burial costs, and we will cover repatriation costs for those who have lost loved ones who are overseas,” he said.
“We’ll also be covering travel costs for family members that are coming from overseas or interstate to attend funerals as well.”
Business support packages of up to $20,000 are also set to be provided to small businesses affected by the attack that turned the iconic beach into a crime scene for multiple days.
The package includes $5000 one-off grants for small businesses in eligible locations and up to $20,000 grants for impacted small businesses in the immediate vicinity, and funding for various community groups.
Business NSW chief executive Daniel Hunter said that the package was an important step in the recovery for the Bondi community.
“Our Jewish community has been attacked in the most heinous way, and the pain and trauma from this act will be felt for a long time,” Hunter said.
“This support is a meaningful step in helping businesses and the community recover.”
The package also includes $1.5 million for the Community Services Group to provide additional security at Jewish community locations and $1 million for Waverley Council to assist with clean-up at Bondi Beach, and for community cohesion events.
Impacted businesses can register for support from tomorrow, with applications processed from early next week.
Businesses can attend the Recovery Hub or contact Service NSW on 13 77 88 to organise a meeting with a Business Concierge member.
Businesses can also lodge insurance claims related to the Bondi terrorist attack.
Following the federal government’s declaration of the attack a terrorist incident under the Terrorism and Cyclone Insurance Act 2003.