Inspiring people to do good

Northern Beaches Clean Up Crew
Kind. Caring. Legend.

What started five years ago as two friends trying to do a good deed has grown into the popular Northern Beaches Clean Up Crew, with more than 100 volunteers working together every month.

That's largely thanks to co-founder Malin Frick, who spends her time organising, coordinating and running the clean-ups.

She also uses social media to educate people around the world about the impact of waste and single-use plastic and speaks to students at local schools.

The clean-up crew is open to all, with Malin and co-founder Kobie providing the necessary safety equipment.

"The Clean Up Crew shows what Australia is all about – a caring community where everyone chips in for a good cause everyone believes in," Malin says.

"It has grown into a caring, inclusive movement where everyone is seen and appreciated."

One of the exciting features of the crew is how it brings people from all walks of life together.

"On an average clean-up, we have people from over 10 countries, with several languages spoken. But everyone is united and gets along because each and everyone believes in good and doing a good deed for the planet as well as making some new friends at the same time," Malin says.

Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. The Northern Beaches Clean Up Crew will use its grant to buy a trailer as well as gumboots for children.

For further information on the Westfield Local Heroes program, click here