We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

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.

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  Chris Lilley

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

  Mel
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  Ferdinand Hoang

  Mr. Wong
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  Lise Rodgers

  Mrs. Welham
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  Louis Corbett

  Jeremy
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  Cathy Freeman

  Self
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  Vince Colosimo

  Self
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  Jack Charles

  Aboriginal Elder
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  Cara Foley

  Cara
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  Donald Baigent

  Malcolm