Westfield Local Heroes is a recognition and awards program that connects and enriches communities in Australia and New Zealand. The program discovers and celebrates individuals who make a positive impact to their local community and/or environment.

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

Craig Scott

2nd Mortdale Group
__Committed . Inspiring . Resourceful __

Not only is Craig Scott a widowed dad raising two sons while working full-time for Sydney Trains. He is also a Scout leader for his group of girls and boys and a regional Special Needs Advisor, helping to make Scouts inclusive for as many people as possible.One of his roles is to provide group leaders with strategies to cater for Scouts with special needs. “My aim is to provide opportunities for each Scout to challenge themselves physically and intellectually, develop leadership skills and feel a sense of belonging and community,” says Craig.

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Kiro Pasovski

Macedonian Australian Welfare Association
__Committed . Self-sacrificing . Devoted __

Like many Macedonian immigrants, Kiro Pasovski arrived in Australia in the 1960s with only a suitcase. He worked in factories and built a life for himself and his family, rising to a senior position at the Rockdale City Council where he was in charge of 40 parks. He also immersed himself in the Macedonian community and has been a volunteer for eight charities. Now in his eighties, he is proud to have been a founding member of the Macedonian Australian Welfare Association (MAWA) more than 30 years ago and is still on the board.

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Meni Pefkos

Diversity Kids
__Passionate . Innovative . Inclusive __

Meni Pefkos lives and breathes diversity and inclusion. This passion led to the launch of her social enterprise, Diversity Kids, which provides bilingual and Indigenous support teams to schools and children's services. They help educators to include children who are facing barriers to participation because of language, culture or disability. "We all know that feeling included and having a sense of belonging contribute to our wellbeing,” says Meni. “Children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities may require additional support and a voice to enable their full inclusion and authentic participation.”

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Recognising all our 2019 nominees

We congratulate all of our finalists and nominees and recognise the important contribution they make to the local community.
View all of the finalists, nominees and their organisations

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