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

Hedayat Osyan

CommUnity Construction

Caring. Resilient. Empowering.

Hedayat Osyan, founder and CEO of CommUnity Construction, supports refugees by providing training and employment in the NSW construction industry. Since 2018, he has trained over 90 refugees, offering them meaningful work experience and confidence. Hedayat’s dedication stems from his own experiences as a refugee.

If Hedayat is successful in the community vote, the money will be used to support Afghan women to secure training and employment in the cleaning and construction industries.

Jaxon Taylor

New South Wales Power Chair Football

Determined. Inclusive. Inspirational.

Jaxon Taylor, born with Muscular Dystrophy, uses his life experience to mentor young players at New South Wales Power Chair Football. He fosters inclusivity and supports others, inspiring them through his resilience and positivity. His efforts impact around 100 people, including families and the wider community.

If Jaxon is successful in the community vote, the money will be used to help pay for a Powerchair that can be loaned to players who cannot afford one themselves.

Professor Jeremy Chapman AC

Westmead Hospital Foundation

Driven. Passionate. Selfless.

Professor Jeremy Chapman AC has dedicated his career to helping people with kidney disease in Western Sydney. He has significantly influenced global kidney, pancreas and bone marrow transplants, improving the health outcomes for thousands of people worldwide. Now retired, he continues to support others by volunteering with the Westmead Hospital Foundation.

If Jeremy is successful in the community vote, the funds will be divided between three projects at the hospital. They money will provide weekly therapy dog visits to patients, support the giving of Christmas hampers to vulnerable families, and assist with International Nurses Day celebrations.

Voting is now closed for Westfield Local Heroes.

The successful 2024 Westfield Parramatta 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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