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Gidget House and Westfield Kotara
Free, individual psychological counselling services for expectant, new and potential parents across Australia.
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Voting for 2026 Westfield Local Heroes has now closed
World Environment Day: Meet Banish founder Lottie Dalziel
We can all make small changes that can have a big impact on our environment. Learn how from a Westfield Local Heroes alumna.
NAIDOC Week: Meet Minhi’s Netball Club co-founder, Emilie Barker
Wiradjuri and Yuin woman and Westfield Local Heroes finalist, Emilie Barker shares the significance of NAIDOC Week to her community.
Westfield and Surfest Newcastle
We are proud and excited to welcome another year of our partnership with Surfest Newcastle.
Announcing your 2023 Westfield Local Hero
Meet Marnie, your 2023 Westfield Kotara Local Hero who does incredible work for your local community.
Presenting your 2022 Westfield Local Hero
Meet Hillary, your 2022 Westfield Kotara Local Hero who does incredible work for your local community.
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Dr Anna Brooks on Lifeline’s impact this Mental Health Month
Westfield Local Hero, Dr Anna Brooks, shares the significance of Mental Health Month in Australia and how Lifeline is supporting those in need.
Meet Stephen Hirst, supporting men’s mental health
Westfield Local Hero, Stephen Hirst, shares the significance of community and family.
Your 2025 Westfield Kotara Local Hero is: Olivia Hughes
Discover your Westfield Local Hero and learn about their incredible community impact.
Presenting your 2020 Westfield Local Heroes
Meet your three Westfield Kotara Local Heroes who positively impact the local community and environment. Read about their stories.
Aimee Blacker - Westfield Local Heroes 2020
Meet Aimee Blacker, one of your 2020 Westfield Kotara Local Heroes. Read Aimee's story.
Lyndsay Walker - Westfield Local Heroes 2020
Meet Lyndsay Walker, one of your 2020 Westfield Kotara Local Heroes. Read Lyndsay's story.
Monica Halliday - Westfield Local Heroes 2020
Meet Monica Halliday, one of your 2020 Westfield Kotara Local Heroes. Read Monica's story.
Lianne Dean: Respectus: Westfield Local Heroes 2018
Westfield Kotara Local Hero - Lianne Dean
Lifeline: Move it for Mental Health
Westfield are matching customer donations dollar-for-dollar.