Register Find Reunite launched to reunite families and friends impacted by the Bondi Beach Incident

Australian Red Cross has opened Register.Find.Reunite. and is urging people affected by the Bondi Beach Incident to get in touch with their families and friends.

Australian Red Cross NSW Director Jacob Walsh said being separated from family and friends is one of the most stressful things a person can experience during an emergency.

“Not knowing where your loved ones are, not being able to contact them by phone or email adds to that anxiety. The service helps find and reunite family, friends and loved ones during a disaster,” Mr Walsh said.

If you or a loved one has been impacted by the Bondi Beach Incident, Australian Red Cross encourages you to register or enquire through the Register.Find.Reunite. service. People can register and look for someone with Register.Find.Reunite. on the Australian Red Cross website at redcross.org.au from a computer or any mobile device.

The Register.Find.Reunite. service matches registrations from people affected by an emergency to enquiries made by their loved ones searching for news. Where a match is made, with consent, the person who made the enquiry will be notified.

NSW Police have set up a Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) to facilitate the multi-agency coordinated response to the Bondi Beach Incident. The PIIC is a centralised information base that allows members of the public to call to ask for information relating to people impacted by the incident. Contact the 24/7 hotline on 1800 227 228.

It is important for emergency management agencies to know where people are during emergencies. By registering with Register.Find.Reunite. you are also letting important services know that you are OK and what support you may need.

Media inquiries: media@redcross.org.au or 1800 733 443