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Our thoughts are with her.

Emma Parkinson, from Hobart, has been confirmed as the Australian injured in the horrific Paris attacks.

Her family told 9NEWS the 19-year-old was at the Bataclan theatre when four gunman shot and killed at least 78 people.Her condition is unknown, however, it is believed she is recovering in a Paris hospital.

Emma Parkinson, from Hobart, has been confirmed as the Australian injured in the horrific Paris attacks.

READ MORE: ‘ How Australia is showing support for Paris.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed early yesterday that at least one Australian had been injured in the co-ordinated attacks in Paris.

“I am aware of an Australian who has been injured in the Paris attacks and we are providing consular assistance,” she said in a statement.

READ MORE: ‘ The people of Paris show the world they will not be defeated.

Melbourne woman Sophie Doran, 30, was also in the theatre.  She played dead under a seat at the theatre while her friend suffered from a bullet wound and police eventually rescued them.

Police have filled the streets of Paris over night.

READ MORE: ‘ An Australian in Paris: The city of light is dark tonight.

Support is available for Australians with friends and family in Paris:

The Australian Embassy phone number in Paris is +33140593300 for those trying to contact friends and family in the region .

24-HOUR CONSULAR EMERGENCY HELPLINE

Within Australia: 1300 555 135

Outside Australia: +61 2 6261 3305

SMS: +61 421 269 080

Website: Getting help overseas

http://smartraveller.gov.au/help/

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