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Discover your Westfield Local Hero and learn about their incredible community impact.
Learn more about our wonderful 2025 heroes and explore all our nominees, finalists and heroes since 2018.
Westfield Local Heroes is a recognition, grants and partnerships program that shines the spotlight on individuals in Australia and New Zealand who make a positive impact to their local community or environment.
In 2026, up to $AUD1.25 million will be provided in community grants by Scentre Group, owner of Westfield destinations in Australia and New Zealand. Discover your 2026 Westfield Local Heroes and finalists here.
Community members nominate their heroes and we select three finalists for each Westfield destination to go through to the community vote. The successful hero for each of our 42 Westfield destinations is awarded a $20,000 grant for the organisation or group they represent, and each finalist receives a $5,000 grant for their organisation or group.
*Westfield Local Heroes grants are provided in Australian and New Zealand dollars. Total grants in 2026 up to $AUD1.25m.
Do you know someone making a difference in your community? Tell us in 200 words why they should be a 2027 Westfield Local Hero and they could receive a $20,000 grant for their organisation. Learn more about how to nominate here.
At just 12 years old, Eden Falk is already a powerful advocate for young people diagnosed with hearing loss creating change in his community and beyond.
Ben Harvey is helping build a more inclusive community by ensuring young people with high physical support needs are treated with dignity.
In her volunteering as an ambassador for Little Heroes Foundation, Renee draws on her own experiences to help families navigating serious childhood illness.
Under Amy's leadership, a vital support service for people in need has grown to meet escalating demand during the cost-of-living crisis.
Read our latest Social Impact Outcomes Report highlighting how the program connects and enriches our communities.