20 August 2025
Community Heroes - Sharing our lived experience for good!
Our Miracle Babies Community Heroes are passionate about spreading the word and advocating for the cause and Foundation in the communities in which they live. Together with Miracle Babies, their voices and lived experience help to promote, raise awareness and support for the work of the Foundation and premature and sick newborns and their families, achieving greater community support, understanding and positive change for families for years to come.
With more than 20 Community Heroes across NSW, WA and VIC so far, we welcome more families to join, discover the incredible difference you can make!
Meet just a few of our wonderful Community Heroes
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In just 7 months, our Community Heroes have raised their voices in media, supported success in raising funds, attended events to raise awareness and community support, contributed to continued improvements and growth of programs and services and more.
MIRACLE MOON WALK AMBASSADORS
The first ever Miracle Moon Walk in Perth launches to celebrate 20 years of Miracle Babies! Meet some of our wonderful Community Heroes at the Sydney and Perth events as they support as Miracle Moon Walk Ambassadors, in honour of their miracles.
There’s still time to register! Sign up now: www.miraclemoonwalk.com.au
- Sydney: 6 September
- Perth: 20 September
Our Perth Community Heroes, and Miracle Moon Walk Ambassadors, have also supported the Miracle Babies team on the ground in the finer details as we plan to bring this year’s walk to life, we can’t wait to explore the city of Perth together for the first time!
Support our Miracle Moon Walk Ambassadors as they walk in honour of their miracles:
Support Laura (Anna-Feliz) | Support Alicia (Caity) |Support Harry (Elle): 2025 Miracle Moon Walk - Sydney - Miracle Babies | Support Chloe and Isla (Morgan)
RAISING AWARENESS
The courage in using their voices for change has been inspiring as they help to raise awareness via national media
Natalie and Caitlyn spoke with Channel 7 as we call on the Government to introduce additional financial support for parents with a baby born requiring specialised care
Shantelle spoke with Channel 9 about impacts to parents inside the neonatal unit when support is stretched.
RAISING FUNDS
Many have supported Miracle Babies through fundraising and have also represented at events in Perth and Sydney.
Miracle Babies High Teas in Perth and Melbourne
2025 Yanchep Inn Cabaret Cave event – Thank you Yanchep Inn for holding this wonderful event, we are so grateful for your support!
20 Year Gala Dinner, Sydney - Thank you to our Community Heroes Nerina and Elle and to all who supported on the night.
Those that participated in HBF Run for a Reason, have initiated, led and inspired major fundraisers and more, thank you!
Check out ‘Together in Teal’ – for workplace fundraisers to community events and ideas, Training in Teal and more.
PROMOTING SERVICES LOCALLY
With new NurtureGroups opening in Canberra (ACT), Bunbury (WA), Morley (WA), we are grateful for the help of our Community Heroes in spreading the word, so that more families are aware of available support.
Call the NurtureLine 1300 622 243 to find out more or view all support available here.
Celebrating and recognising incredible dedication and support
Congratulations to Community Hero, Morgan Anslow, finalist in the Westfield Local Heroes Awards, for her commitment, involvement and continued passion for raising awareness of and supporting Miracle Babies Foundation to continue to grow services nationwide.
More to come
The end of 2025 will wrap up 20 years of Miracle Babies, at this time, we reflect on and celebrate our roots in South-West Sydney, the growth, the partnerships over the years – and most importantly, the journey of these miracle babies and their families and how far they come. We look forward to sharing the stories of families and those of some of our Community Heroes today, with the hope to raise further awareness and support as we continue to grow to reach more families each year. We look forward to the difference we together can continue to make over the next 20 years!
Increasing support for Dad and more, our Community Heroes will also be part of ongoing work to continue to grow available support and to connect with Dads as they go through this journey.
BECOME A MIRACLE BABIES COMMUNITY HERO
People like you can grow the impact that we can have, together we can make a real difference for more families across Australia.
Find out more and get in touch.
Being a Miracle Babies Community Hero is a volunteer role and can be done in your own time, on your schedule.
- Help to raise funds, community awareness and support
- Share your story as an events or campaign ambassador, or with media
- Champion the cause in your local community
- Attend events and more!
NurtureLine
1300 622 243
(1300 MBABIES)
24hr family support helpline
