20th Anniversary Of 2005 Bali Bombings

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Two official memorial services will take place on 1 October, 20 years after the 2005 Bali bombings took the lives of 20 people and injured more than 100.

Survivors, families and first responders who would like to attend a commemoration service in either Newcastle, Australia or Bali, Indonesia can apply for a grant to assist with the cost of their travel.

Applications can be made via GrantConnect between 1 October 2025 and 11:30pm AEDT on 28 November 2025 (Grant ID: GO79707).

  • The Newcastle service will be held at Edward Charles de Vos’ Park, Newcastle, from 18:00-18:30 on 1 October. Members of the public are welcome at this event.
  • In Bali, the Australian Consulate-General
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