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.

Claire Foord

Still Aware
__Resilient . Passionate . Inspiring __

After learning her daughter’s stillbirth could have been prevented, a devastated Claire Foord was determined to help prevent others from grief. She founded Still Aware in 2014 to raise awareness about stillbirth and prevent deaths through education and awareness. Claire travels the country, giving talks to parents and educating clinicians. Still Aware’s education and prevention programs are similar to international programs that have successfully been implemented and seen decreased stillbirth rates in the respective countries. “Australia must catch up. Every year we could be saving around 2200 babies’ lives,” says Claire, who also supports grieving families.

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John Denholm

SA Brothers
__Altruistic . Committed . Humble __

John Denholm created SA Brothers so men have somewhere to turn when they are struggling emotionally. SA Brothers uses social media to create a safe, non-judgmental space for men of all ages and walks of life to speak up, anonymously if wanted, when they need advice and support. The aim is to reduce the stigma around men’s mental health and help more than 18,000 members move forward with a more positive outlook. “I founded the group in 2017 after dealing with my own mental health issues and seeing the gap in the system,” says John.

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Neil Davis

Sammy D Foundation
__Courageous . Dedicated . Passionate __

After losing his son to violence, Neil Davis dug deep to save other families from similar grief.He founded the Sammy D Foundation in honour of his 17-year-old son who died from one unprovoked punch. Neil now tells his story through programs aimed at preventing violence and the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. “No other family should have to suffer the loss of a child due to violence. As difficult as it is for me to talk about Sam’s story, the chance of saving just one life makes it all worthwhile,” he says.

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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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