Sarah MacRae of 24/7 Care Disability Services & Activity Hub at Tuggerah has been named Diversity Award winner at the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards.
The awards celebrate and recognise women achieving outstanding success in areas such as sustainability, humanitarian work, leadership, advocacy, tech, product development, education, health and innovation.
They are designed to recognise the growing number of women who are leading the way in making the world a better place for all and inspiring other women to answer the call to act.
Learning adaptability and the importance of hard work and structure by working on her family’s oyster lease from a young age, MacRae developed a talent for leadership, problem-solving and resilience.
The Berkeley Vale resident founded 24/7 Care Disability Services, focused on community, inclusivity, and support for marginalised individuals.
She was excited to win gold in her category in the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards.
“Who would’ve thought a small-town girl like me would be standing on a global stage, getting recognised for something I’m so passionate about?”, she said.
“It’s surreal and humbling.
“This award means so much because it’s proof that hard work and staying true to yourself can take you places you never imagined.
“It’s a reminder that dreams, no matter how big, are always within reach.
“I was truly inspired by the incredible women in my category; each of them has such a unique story, and their strength, resilience, and achievements are nothing short of awe-inspiring.
“Being surrounded by such powerhouse women made me realise how much we can lift each other up and push boundaries together.”
In the past 12 months MacRae has continued to grow 24/7 Care Disability Services and has been a finalist and winner across multiple national and global business awards, including the AusMumpreneur Awards and Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
She is co-author of Purpose and Passion and Women Living Fearlessly, sharing the story of how she went from young single mum to successful founder, inspiring others globally.
She attributes her successes to resilience, lived experience, a fierce love for her daughters, and an unshakable belief that everyone deserves a place where they belong, are seen, and are heard.
The complete list of winners can be found at: https://wcwawards.com/winners
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