CSG expects record volunteer intake

Community Security Group Victoria is anticipating one of its largest ever recruitment drives this month, with interest from volunteers surging in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.

CSG Victoria CEO Justin Kagan said the organisation had received multiple phone calls from community members eager to get involved following the January attack.

“Post October 7, the intakes we’ve had at the CSG have been much bigger than we’ve ever seen before, and we’re expecting that to continue, if not get even bigger this year, on the back of Bondi Beach,” Kagan said.

The security organisation has expanded its role since October 7 2023, taking on broader communal leadership responsibilities including crisis management, and psychological support for its volunteers

“We definitely understand the community needs to hear from us, and they need to hear from us quickly,” Kagan said.