Voting has now closed for Westfield Local Heroes

We congratulate all of our finalists and recognise the important contribution they make to the local community.

This year Westfield will award 126 grants across Australia and New Zealand totalling $1.25M. Now in its 7th year, the Westfield Local Heroes program will have contributed $8.6M to more than 860 successful Local Hero organisations since it began.

Voting has now closed and the Westfield Local Heroes will be announced 15 October.

Meet our Local Hero finalists

Jennifer Howard

Safe Pets Safe Families

Inspiring. Humble. Empowering.

Jennifer Howard founded Safe Pets Safe Families (SPSF) to provide pet boarding services and foster carers for domestic violence victims, ensuring their pets are safe while they seek refuge. Inspired by her own experience with domestic violence, Jennifer has grown SPSF to 400 volunteers.

If Jennifer is successful in the community vote, the money will be used to prove interest-free loans for veterinary services, helping approximately 40 families.

Maralyn Phillipps

Lion Hearts Learning

Selfless. Determined. Passionate.

Maralyn Phillipps is the founder of Butterfly House Respite Accommodation, one of the Lion Hearts Learning (LHL) Services and Principal of the playgroup service, a safe space for immune-compromised children to learn and socialise. Her dedication has helped to expand the services LHL offer, benefiting over 400 people annually.

If Maralyn is successful in the community vote, the money will be used to grow Lion Hearts Learning’s face-to-face service. The funds will allow for an extra day of service in a larger venue.

Tracey Clark

Still Aware

Dedicated. Passionate. Empathetic.

Tracey Clark has dedicated the past five years to Still Aware, working to end preventable stillbirths in Australia. As operations and relationships manager, she works with local Adelaide volunteers and travels nationwide to educate expectant parents on keeping their babies safe. Her commitment extends beyond office hours, offering comfort and guidance to bereaved parents.

If Tracey is successful in the community vote, the money will be used to produce and print a revised stillbirth information booklet, create informative videos and update the Still Aware website.

Voting is now closed for Westfield Local Heroes.

The successful 2024 Westfield Marion Local Hero will be announced on 15 October. We congratulate all of our finalists and recognise the important contribution they make to the local community. Thank you for your votes.

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