Bali Memorial Statue

This memorial is a tribute to the Australian spirit of courage and endurance in the face of the tragedy of the Bali bombings, where 88 Australias lost their lives. The memorial sculpture is three linked cast bronze forms of similar shape but different sizes, which stands approx four metres high overall. The sculpture weighs approx 1 tonne. The memorial stands alone near the top of the Coogee headland in a circular paved area. The sculpture, designed by sculptor Sasha Reid, is made of bronze, a strong and durable material. It is coated with a burnished green-brown finish and will be able to withstand the harsh coastal environment. The Memorial to the Victims of the Bali Bombing is an enduring feature for present and future generations to come to and pay their respects to the innocent victims of the 2002 Bali bombings, where 88 Australians were killed. It is dedicated to all those killed and injured in the Bali terrorist attack, as a place of remembrance and reflection for the community and for all the families, friends and team mates affected by the tragedy. As well as commemorating the victims, the Memorial also pays tribute to the Australian spirit of courage, strength in the face of tragedy and selfless help to those in desperate need. On 12 April 2003, at the 6-month anniversary ceremony on the memorial site, the point above Giles Baths on the Northern headland of Coogee Beach was officially named "Dolphins Point" by NSW Premier Bob Carr in memory of the six Coogee Dolphins footballers who were killed in the bombings. The Memorial was unveiled by NSW Premier Bob Carr on the first anniversary of the bombings, 12 October 2003.