We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

Overview

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

Chris Lilley

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

Jennifer Byrne

Narrator (voice)

Mick Graham

Terry

Chung Jade Koh

Chun

Maria Angelico

Mel

Emma Clapham

Brianna

Adrienne Couper Smith

Emma

Deborah Jones

Kerry

Taylor Potter

Tyson

Tracey Mathers

Shelly