Heather is the 2008 Mother of the Year. She lost one of her twin sons at 13 days old to a congenital heart problem. She and her family were under considerable stress and financial pressure.

Heather wanted to help other families going through the same ordeal, so she and her husband set up an accommodation support network opposite Melbourne Children's Hospital to assist other families. She also spends time supporting parents of children with congenital heart defects and involves the whole family in fundraising and awareness days.

Heather was nominated by her mother Judith. She says "Heather is not only an exceptional Mum to her six surviving children, but a wonderful practical 'godmother' to many other children and their families."

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