Your 2026 Westfield Mt Gravatt Local Hero is:

Han Sheng Chiu

Brisbane South Basketball League

Resilient. Inclusive. Selfless.

Han Sheng Chiu has been awarded a $20,000 grant for their organisation, Brisbane South Basketball League.

For more than 15 years, Han Sheng Chiu has been volunteering 20 hours per week to mentor, organise and lead at Brisbane South Basketball League (BSBL).

BSBL is a thriving multicultural basketball league that has grown under Han’s leadership. The community-run, incorporated association now supports more than 500 registered players each season and positively influences thousands of people, including families, friends and volunteers.

“My love for basketball is what first inspired me, but what truly motivates me is seeing the positive impact it has on every player involved with BSBL,” says Han.

“The joy, confidence and improved wellbeing our players gain gives me immense fulfilment,” he adds.

More than a basketball club, BSBL is a welcoming community where recent migrants find connection, friendship and a sense of belonging. Through competitions and community events, including the Asia Pacific Basketball Tournament, the club unites people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Alongside organising competitions, guiding players and supporting volunteers, Han also works hard to keep fees affordable for people experiencing financial hardship.

Whether securing court space, coordinating schedules or finding ways to stretch limited resources, Han is constantly looking for solutions that keep more people connected through sport. His dedication ensures the club continues to grow and remain accessible to the community.

“Through BSBL, we actively seek pathways for players to compete interstate and overseas, giving them exposure, experience and belief in their potential,” he explains. “Knowing we can open doors and change life trajectories keeps me committed.”

We'd like to thank and acknowledge our finalists who will receive a $5,000 grant for the organisation they represent

Patrick Tyro-Burns

Paper Crane’s Children’s Foundation

Altruistic. Compassionate. Motivated.

Patrick Tyro-Burns founded the Paper Crane’s Children’s Foundation, to support families caring for children with complex health needs, such as profound physical disabilities, life threatening and life-limiting conditions. Drawing on more than 30 years as a social worker, Patrick volunteers his time to build practical support and vital facility for seriously ill children living in the community.

Yasmin Khan

The Bangle Foundation

Honest. Reliable. Determined.

Yasmin Khan is helping women of South Asian heritage experiencing domestic and family abuse find safety, support and a path forward. For almost 15 years, she has led The Bangle Foundation, providing culturally safe advocacy, short-term accommodation and connections to vital services that help women rebuild their lives with confidence.

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Recognising all our 2026 nominees

View all of the Westfield Mt Gravatt nominees and their organisations.

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2027 Nominations Now Open

Do you know someone making a difference in your community? Tell us in 200 words why they should be a Westfield Local Hero and they could receive a $20,000 grant for their organisation.

Find out more here

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Westfield Local Heroes: A Financial Review award-winning program

Since its inception in 2018, the Westfield Local Heroes program has granted over $11 million to over 1,000 community organisations. In recognition of the program and its social impact, Scentre Group (owner and operator of Westfield destinations in Australia and New Zealand) was recently named as this year’s winner of the Financial Review Sustainability Leaders in the Retail, hospitality, tourism and entertainment category. Read more about the award and the program’s impact here.