We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

Directed by Matthew Saville
2005    2h 44m
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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Cast of We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
  • Chris LilleyPhil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
  • Jennifer ByrneNarrator (voice)
  • Mick GrahamTerry
  • Chung Jade KohChun
  • Maria AngelicoMel
  • Emma ClaphamBrianna
  • Adrienne Couper SmithEmma
  • Deborah JonesKerry
  • Taylor PotterTyson
  • Tracey MathersShelly
  • Woody MilesJordan
  • Frieda McKennaFrieda
  • Carol ChongCarol
  • Ferdinand HoangMr. Wong
  • Pixie JonesTracy
  • Nyathan Hoth MaiSonali
  • Jhyll TeplinMrs. King
  • Lise RodgersMrs. Welham
  • Steven AbdillaStevie J
  • Bill LeeProfessor Lee
  • Mariel WongAuditionee / Deborah Mailman
  • Louis CorbettJeremy
  • Cathy FreemanSelf
  • Vince ColosimoSelf
  • Jane HopkinsJane
  • Gayle DeLosaLorraine
  • Jess YoungCathy Freeman
  • Ethan ThoiCaptain Cook
  • Jack CharlesAboriginal Elder
  • Corleen CooperProfessor Maza
  • Adam FordMr. Butell
  • Nicole BradyJournalist
  • Cara FoleyCara
  • Jamie CollinsJamie Sims
  • Julia CollinsJulie Sims
  • Andrew WalkerSam
  • Rueben HeenanCraig
  • Donald BaigentMalcolm
  • Zac JardineTom
  • Katie CollinsCathy
  • Peter HearneSenior Official
  • Genevieve MooreDoor Attendant
  • Jill SingerAwards MC
  • Sancia RobinsonCasting Agent

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