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Here's how you can help the families of the Bourke Street Mall victims.

Five people, including a baby, were killed and dozens more were injured when a car went on a terrifying rampage through Melbourne’s Bourke St Mall on Friday afternoon.

As flowers and messages of condolences build up on the foot steps of the city’s GPO building, the Victorian Government has created a community fund to assist their families.

The Government began with an initial donation of $100,000 to complement the other services and support they’ve offered to those affected by the tragedy, including a helpline (1800 226 226) for anyone who may have been traumatised.

The Melbourne Highway Patrol left a heartbreaking note on the corner of Bourke St and Elizabeth St. Source: Getty
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If you would like to contribute to the fund, you can do so by making a deposit in the following account:

Westpac Banking Corporation
Name of account: Bourke Street Fund
BSB: 033 009
Account Number: 668251

International transfers: Swift code WPACAU2S

You can also call 1800 226 226 for advice.

A large portion of the money collected will go to the relatives of the deceased;  Thalia Hakin, 10, Jess Mudie, 22, Matthew Si, 33, an unnamed 25-year-old man, and a three-month-old baby boy who passed away on Saturday evening.

Premier Daniel Andrews has also vowed to pay for medical expenses and counselling services for the other victims and witnesses.

A list of available help services can also be found on the Government's website.

Tonight, a public vigil is planned between 5pm and 5.30pm at Federation Square:

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