We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

The story

The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.

Cast & crew

Chris LilleyPhil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins

Jennifer Byrne

Jennifer ByrneNarrator (voice)

Mick Graham

Mick GrahamTerry

Chung Jade Koh

Chung Jade KohChun

Maria AngelicoMel

Emma Clapham

Emma ClaphamBrianna

Adrienne Couper Smith

Adrienne Couper SmithEmma

Deborah Jones

Deborah JonesKerry

Taylor Potter

Taylor PotterTyson

Tracey Mathers

Tracey MathersShelly

Woody Miles

Woody MilesJordan

Frieda McKenna

Frieda McKennaFrieda