Mikaela Stafrace

Mikaela is a proud Jewish woman, a Caulfield local, mum and grandmother who has spent her life fighting for opportunity. 

Having lived in the community for nearly two decades, Mikaela knows Caulfield well -  a place that values education, hard work and looking out for one another.

Mikaela has a strong record of delivering. After a successful legal career, she moved into the not-for-profit sector to give back. She founded a not-for-profit that helps vulnerable women access jobs through TAFE - because education creates opportunity.

Her drive comes from lived experience. At 15, Mikaela left home to escape family violence. She worked two jobs to finish school, becoming the first in her family to graduate high school and university. 

Education changed her life.

That’s why Mikaela is passionate about ensuring every family can access quality education and healthcare. She knows Labor’s investments - from free kinder and free TAFE to virtual Emergency Department and Labor’s Urgent Care Clinics are making a real difference.

Mikaela Stafrace is an experienced leader who will deliver for Caulfield.