- XRHealth is offering free access to its online mental health peer support community, Innerworld bu XRHealth, for those affected by the Bondi Beach attack of 14 December
- The service is available 24/7 via smartphone, tablet or VR headset, allowing anonymous participation through avatars
- Support groups are led by trained mental health coaches and use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques
- The platform is designed for adults and older teens experiencing trauma-related symptoms such as shock, anxiety, fear in public spaces, and grief
- Access to the free service is available through get.inner.world/bondi-community-support
Free online mental health peer support offered to people affected by the Bondi Beach attack
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Israeli-founded health tech company with virtual clinics in Australia, Israel and the United States unite to offer free, anonymous online peer support to anyone impacted by the 14 December Bondi Beach attack.
Melbourne, Australia – Renowned health tech company, XRHealth, is making its online peer-support community, Innerworld by XRHealth, available free of charge to anyone affected by the 14 December terrorist attack at Bondi Beach – including members of the Jewish community, local residents, first responders, witnesses, and those feeling distressed from afar.
The platform offers anonymous, guide-led peer groups focused on connection, grounding and practical mental health skills, accessible via phone, tablet or virtual reality headset.
What is being offered
XRHealth will provide free access for people affected by the Bondi Beach attack to its community-based mental health platform Innerworld by XRHealth.
XRHealth’s immersive, anonymous, 24/7 peer support and guided support groups in virtual environments. The sessions are designed to offer a safe, supportive space for connection, emotional processing, and resilience during a time of heightened stress.
Key features include:
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Anonymous participation via an avatar – no real names or cameras required
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24/7 access from home via smartphone, tablet or VR headset
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Guide-led groups facilitated by trained mental-health coaches and therapists
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Evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques
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Not a replacement for therapy – instead, a gentle, supportive space alongside other services
The support is suitable for adults and older teens who may be experiencing:
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Shock, numbness, anxiety or trouble sleeping
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Fear or hypervigilance in public spaces
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Grief and loss
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Guilt for surviving or not being there
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Distress re-triggered by previous trauma
Members of the public will be able to access the offer via: get.inner.world/bondi-community-support
Martine McCash, Vice President of XRHealth Australia said: “This attack on Jewish people and the Bondi community is truly devastating. Our leadership and clinical teams who are based across Australia, Israel, the United States and Spain have close ties to Jewish communities who are grieving the impact of this senseless attack. We want to help, and the best way we can do that is by opening our mental health support groups free of charge.”
“We know that not everyone wants to sit in a waiting room or talk face to face. Anonymous, peer-based spaces can be a softer first step – a place to listen, to talk if you want to, and to remember you’re not alone in feeling the way you do. That’s what Innerworld was built for, and we know it could make a meaningful difference right now,” she said.
Eran Orr, CEO of XRHealth said: “Our priority is ensuring that support is available to people when and where they need it. Innerworld by XRHealth enables meaningful connection and healing through community support, and we’re committed to offering this resource as part of our broader mission of care.”
Eran Orr, CEO of XRHealth said: “Our priority is ensuring that support is available to people when and where they need it. Innerworld by XRHealth enables meaningful connection and healing through community support, and we’re committed to offering this resource as part of our broader mission of care.”
XRHealth has previously supported similar community-based initiatives in response to global and regional events, using immersive environments to expand access to mental health and therapeutic support.
About us:
XRHealth is a global health technology company providing virtual telehealth clinics in Australia, Israel and the United States. The company combines registered telehealth services with evidence-based virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications for physical and mental health care.
XRHealth recently acquired Innerworld, a leading anonymous mental health skills-building community, now known as Innerworld by XRHealth, which offers 24/7 guide-led groups in immersive virtual environments.
Headquartered in Boston, with research and development teams in Tel Aviv and Spain, XRHealth works with clinicians, researchers and technology experts to expand access to safe, evidence-based digital health support. For more information visit xr.health/au.
Contact details:
For enquiries, please contact:
Martine McCash, Vice President - XRHealth Au Pty Ltd.
E: [[email protected]][email protected]
M: 04 23 814 268
M: 04 23 814 268
