About Neighbourhood Champions
To the changemakers – the people in our neighbourhoods who don’t just imagine a better future but step up and make it happen.
To those who give their precious time to support others; Neighbourhood Champions was created for you.
Neighbourhood Champions is a Hawaiian‑led initiative that celebrates the individuals, groups and organisations who selflessly dedicate their time to strengthening our communities. Now in its third year, the program shines a spotlight on those working tirelessly to support, uplift and connect the people around them. These are the individuals who give their time, energy and heart to make their neighbourhoods better places to live, and we believe their impact deserves to be recognised.
Supporting Those Who Support Our Communities
Each year, Hawaiian invites Western Australians to nominate local organisations making a meaningful difference in their neighbourhoods. Through Neighbourhood Champions, we award Grants of $2,500 and $1,000 to help organisations and groups in our communities continue their important work and expand their positive impact.
These grants provide practical support, enabling community groups to grow, reach more people and bring their ideas for a stronger, more connected neighbourhood to life.
Announcing the 2025 Neighbourhood Champions
We are proud to introduce the recipients of the 2025 Neighbourhood Champions Grants.
Winners
- Bright Side Mamas
- Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation
- Carbon Positive Australia
- Create Forrestfield
- Dandelions WA
- For My Sisters Sanitary Products
- Friends of Melville Bird Sanctuary
- Future Female Leaders
- Gemma's Pantry
- Gidgegannup Horse & Pony Club
- Grandcarers WA
- Hero Hunter Foundation
- In Memory of You
- Kalamunda Community Matters
- Landsdale Gardens & Parents & Citizens Association
- Leading Youth Forward
- Lionheart Camp For Kids
- Motion By The Ocean
- Mount Hawthorn Toy Libary
- Orana House
- Padbury Community Garden
- Repair Cafe and ShareShed
- ROAR
- Self Made Girls Incorporation
- Swan City Youth Service
- The Aliyah Mae Foundation
- The HavenWell
- The Spot Perth
- Uni Camp For Kids
- Whitford Family Centre
- Zaza's Legacy
- Landsdale Gardens & Parents & Citizens Association
- Fair Game Australia
- Eden Hill P&C Association
- Swans Youth Hub
- ROAR
- Darlington Theatre Players
- Swan City Youth Service
- Zonta Club Perth Northern Suburbs
- Friends of Sorrento Beach & Marmion Foreshore
- Self Made Girls
- Foundations of Hope
- Make It Special
- Zephyr Education
- Motion by the Ocean
- CircusWA
- Future Female Leaders
- Leading Youth Forward
- Revelation Perth International Film Festival
- Dads of Burrendah (Burrendah Primary School)
- Friends of Melville Bird Sanctuary
- Carbon Positive Australia
- Kids Are Kids! Therapy and Education Centre
- Girrawheen Neighbourhood Network
- Gemma's Pantry
- Lionheart Camp for Kids
- Dandelions WA
- Perth Homeless Support Group
- WA Strong Abilities
- The Haven Centre
- Holyoake
- Palliative Care WA
- Anglicare
- Give Write
- Woodlupine Family Centre
- People Who Care
- Swan City Youth Service
- Friends of Sorrento Beach & Marmion Foreshore
- Dadbury
- Forrestfield Community Food Pantry
- Foundations Of Hope
- Zephyr Education
- Motion By The Ocean
- Kids Are Kids! Therapy & Education Centre
- Little Things for Tiny Tots
- The Spot Perth
- Gemma’s Pantry
- Lions Club of Girrawheen
- Hero Hunter Foundation
- Dandelions WA
- Vic Park Collective
- Activate Mental Health
Thank you to everyone who nominated, shared their stories and helped us honour the incredible people who strengthen and support our neighbourhoods every day.
Neighbourhood Champions will return in 2026, with nominations opening in May 2026.
We look forward to celebrating more local organisations making a meaningful difference across Western Australia.
Stay tuned for more details!
