CCCWHC CEO Wins Westfield’s Local Hero

Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC)’s CEO, Sara Foster, is proud to have been named as Westfield Tuggerah’s Local Hero.

Westfield Local Heroes is a recognition program across Australia and New Zealand that shines a spotlight on individuals who are making a positive impact to their local community.

As the winner of this prestigious award, CCCWHC will receive $20,000 in prize money to go toward urgent childcare facility upgrades.

Sara says the award belongs to the incredible team of women at CCCWHC who support women in our community every day.

“I feel really honoured to receive this award,” says Sara.

“It belongs equally to the incredible team of women I’m privileged to work alongside every day.

“Thank you to everyone who voted and to our wonderful community for your support — I’m so grateful to be part of it.”

CCCWHC is the largest women-focused charity and longest-serving provider of physical and mental healthcare services for women on the Central Coast. Its tailored programs focus on breaking cycles of violence, intergenerational trauma, and social disadvantage.

Over the past 12 months, its seen more than a 65% increase in the number of women and children supported, speaking to the growing need for these services across the region.

Sara has also congratulated the other finalists on the amazing work they do.

“As a finalist alongside Chris Dryden from Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s Pheonix Youth Support Service and Matthew Collins from Gig Buddies, I am both inspired and humbled by the incredible work they do in our community,” adds Sara.

“The Central Coast is an extraordinary place, with so many amazing humans working to improve the lives of others.”

Read more about Westfield Tuggerah’s Local Heroes or find out more about Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre.