Recovery from terrorism differs fundamentally from recovery following natural hazards. While the physical impacts may be limited, the psychological, social and place-based consequences can be profound and long-lasting. Drawing on the recovery arrangements established following the Bondi terror attack, this presentation will explore how government agencies, communities and stakeholders coordinated a trauma-informed, place-based recovery response. The session will reflect on the complexities of managing community sensitivities, social cohesion risks, governance arrangements and whole-of-government coordination in a highly visible and emotionally charged environment. It will also examine what emergency management practitioners should consider when preparing for the long-tail recovery that follows acts of violence against communities.