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Westfield Local Heroes
We invite you to vote from 25 August
We are excitedly reviewing all nominations ahead of announcing our finalists and inviting the community to vote.
Our Westfield Local Heroes make the community a better place.
Learn more about our wonderful 2025 heroes and explore all our nominees, finalists and heroes since 2018.
About Westfield Local Heroes
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.
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.
Westfield Local Heroes alumni
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Simone Short - Gidget Foundation Australia
For 24 years, Simone has been working to support the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents in the Northern Beaches and beyond.
Daniel Mar - 3rd Doncaster East Scout Group
As a Scout leader, Daniel is intent on equipping young people with life skills as well as building their confidence.
Darren Playle - Tukka Project
Darren is a co-founder of The Tukka Project, which employs a unique method to provide free food for children across southeast Brisbane.
Tim Maifeleni – Leukaemia & Blood Cancer Foundation
Tim lives and breathes the charity’s commitment to ‘improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Kara Reek – HAS Foundation
In her role as Operations Manager for the HAS Foundation, she helps families in and around Woodforde whose children are receiving palliative care.
Tara Jeisman – Sea Gals
Tara's drive to build women’s confidence started as a solo dip in the ocean, which then grew into a movement where women can be free in their bodies.
