Winner update
We are so, so proud of Jacqui and her achievements on behalf of the children and young people we support.
Congratulations on being recognised by your community as a Westfield Local Heroes finalist for Westfield Hurstville for 2022. To be nominated by your community and selected as a finalist is a wonderful achievement. Jacqui was awarded a $5,000 grant to support the continuation of her work!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote – it is much appreciated! Thank you also to Westfields Local Heroes grant for the amazing opportunity!
Westfield Hurstville Local Hero finalist: Vote for Jacqui Gildaly and help her win $20,000 for Burdekin!
Burdekin’s own Jacqui Gildaly is one of three finalists for Hurstville in this year’s Westfields Local Heroes Awards. Jacqui is a passionate Program Manager for young people in out-of-home care.
Caring Jacqui Gildaly digs deep to keep life regular and happy for children in out-of-home care. In her role with Burdekin, she is always willing to go the extra mile to find carers nearby children’s original community so they don’t need to change schools and can see their friends.
Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities. The finalist with the most community votes will become the Westfield Hurstville Local Hero for 2022, receiving a $20,000 grant for the organisation they represent. If Jacqui is successful, Burdekin will put the grant towards its Uplift Fund, which pays for a therapist for the children, tutoring and needed items such as school laptops.
It only takes a minute to recognise and give back to someone in your community who is doing amazing work. Vote for your Westfield Local Hero today. Visit Jacqui’s profile on the Westfields Local Hero’s page – Jacqui Gildaly, Hurstville.
VOTING CLOSES 22ND AUGUST – BE QUICK!
Genuine. Caring. Passionate
Westfield Local Heroes is a recognition and awards program that shines the spotlight on individuals in Australia and New Zealand who make a positive impact to their local community or environment.
