Meet Narelle Wyvill-Anstey - Westfield Local Heroes 2021

Supporting people in need

The Lions Club of Brisbane MacGregor
Inspirational. Caring. Willing

Narelle Wyvill-Anstey supports thousands of people doing it tough through her local Lions Club.

Narelle joined The Lions Club of Brisbane MacGregor seven years ago and runs a program that has assisted more than 4000 people over the past year, including families in distress, the homeless, youths and the elderly.

Narelle has been an energetic volunteer with community service groups since her youth and is inspired by the Lions motto, “we serve”. She also volunteers with Meals on Wheels and is a regular blood donor.

A special moment for Narelle was donating microwaves and kettles for rooms in a local domestic violence hostel to make it easier for mums to heat bottles for their babies.

Narelle and the Lions Club also support a breakfast program in 110 schools that has fed more than 9500 students over the past year.

She says it is an honour to be nominated as a Westfield Local Hero. “There are so many people who do such a great job helping others, and I am proud to be acknowledged as one of them. It is good to know that I’ve made a positive difference to many lives, and I hope I can continue to contribute.”

Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. The Lions Club of Brisbane MacGregor will use its funds to support local organisations that offer family crisis services, support the homeless or provide domestic and family violence services.

For further information on the Westfield Local Heroes program, click here