Inspector Amy Scott put on a brave face as she joined the community at a candlelight vigil at Bondi Beach as night fell on Sunday.

Thousands gathered in the fading light to remember the six people who were killed in the terrifying rampage at the Westfield shopping centre on April 13.

Scott has been hailed as a hero by the prime minister for ending 40-year-old Joel Cauchi’s rampage when she chased down and shot him on level five of the complex as shoppers fled.

She has not been seen in public since that horrifying day. On Sunday she was joined by her police colleagues and was seen hugging mourners.

Meanwhile the youngest victim from the attack, a nine-month-old baby, was released from hospital and returned home to family more than a week after being wounded.

The baby is continuing to receive care from clinicians after being discharged from Sydney Children’s Hospital, NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said on Sunday.

Inspector Amy Scott was seen in public for the first time since the attack. Photo: Getty

In a sea of candles, Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos said hearts were heavy with grief and souls were burdened by sorrow after the unfathomable incident.

“We are all in mourning … But let me say this — our spirit must not and will not be diminished,” Masselos said.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the vigil was a chance to grieve, and for those left behind to begin coming to terms with the hole left in their lives where their loved ones should be.

“We keep this vigil for them — to honour all they were, to pay respect to all they meant,” he said.

A local brass band played as mourners filed in, while a choir sang Amazing Grace after a minute’s silence.

Candles are lit for the victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing. Photo: Getty

Six people were killed in the tragedy: Ashlee Good, 38, Dawn Singleton, 25, Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, Yixuan Cheng, 27, and Faraz Tahir, 30.

Five others remained in hospital on Sunday.

Up to $18 million in additional funding has been allocated for a coronial inquiry, with mental health funding and support to be examined.

The Bondi Junction shopping centre re-opened for trade on Friday following a day of community reflection on Thursday.

A formal memorial service will be held at a later date, with plans for a permanent memorial to honour the victims.

A first-time mother defending her baby, the daughter of a millionaire advertising guru and an on-duty security guard were among the six people killed in the attack.

Five of the six killed were women – Ashlee Good, 38, Dawn Singleton, 25, Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, and Yixuan Cheng, 27.