# UQ statement of condolence and solidarity with the Jewish community
**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/other-initiatives/campus-culture/uq-statement-condolence-and-solidarity-jewish-community
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/bel/about/contact
On behalf of the University of Queensland, we offer our deepest sympathies to the Jewish community following the horrific and deplorable attack in Sydney on Sunday 14 December, the first night of Hanukkah.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the broader Jewish community at this very difficult time.
We are deeply saddened and appalled about this event. Antisemitism, racist violence and hatred have no place in Australian society.
The University is committed to working with the UQ’s Jewish community, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal AO and the government to stamp out antisemitism.
We stand united as a community against antisemitism.
## Professor Deborah Terry AC
Vice-Chancellor
## Professor Heather Zwicker
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Campus Culture & Leadership
## Support for staff and students including during the University shut down period
For staff and their families can access UQ’s free and confidential Employee Assistance Program 24/7 by calling [1300 307 912](tel:1300307912) or by [booking online](http://www.peoplesense.au/U68-9ZR "http://www.peoplesense.au/U68-9ZR"). EAP offers a range of counselling and support services on personal and work-related matters.
For students, please contact UQ’s Student Support and Wellbeing Services by calling [1300 275 870](tel:1300275870) or [+61 7 3365 1704](tel:+61733651704) and by emailing [student.services@uq.edu.au](mailto:student.services@uq.edu.au "mailto:student.services@uq.edu.au").
The dedicated team offers a range of services including counselling, wellbeing advice, welfare, and support with your academic study. You can access 24/7 urgent mental health support via the UQ Counselling and Crisis Line by calling [1300 851 998](tel:1300851998).