NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, hero of 2024 Bondi Junction attack, diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer
A senior NSW police officer praised for her extraordinary bravery now faces a very different challenge after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.
Inspector Amy Scott VA, a 19-year veteran of the NSW Police Force and nominee for the 2025 NSW Australian of the Year, is the focus of a growing community fundraising event launched by NSW Police Legacy.
Joel Cauchi killed six people and injured 10 in a stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center in Sydney’s east on April 13, 2024.
Working alone, Inspector Scott shot Cauchi to death during the incident and is credited with saving multiple lives as a result.
In an appeal shared by the police charity, colleagues described Inspector Scott as much more than the uniform he wore or his acts of heroism.
“Our beautiful friend and colleague, Superintendent Amy Scott, was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer,” the fundraiser reads.
“Beyond her dedicated service to the community, Amy is a devoted wife, a loving mother of two young boys, and a family who trusts her and walks by her side every day on this journey.”
The appeal states that Superintendent Scott was known as selfless, compassionate and “one of the kindest people you will ever meet.”
“She is an extraordinary person in every way you can think of. She is fiercely independent and the first to support others,” the fundraiser says.
“While she is well supported by her family, friends and colleagues, Amy has an uphill battle ahead of her to beat this insidious disease.
“Amy now needs the strength, compassion and support of her community. This is a powerful reminder that even our strongest people are human, and this fundraiser was created to ease the financial burden for Amy and her family during this incredibly challenging time.”
The fundraising goal was set at $25,000 and quickly surpassed $13,000 by Monday morning; donations continue to increase.
NSW Police Legacy, which provides ongoing care and support to families of police officers affected by loss or distress, said it would continue to support Inspector Scott and his family throughout his treatment.
