We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

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.

Cast for We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year...

Chris Lilley
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
Jennifer Byrne
Narrator (voice)
Jhyll Teplin
Mrs. King
Lise Rodgers
Mrs. Welham
Bill Lee
Professor Lee
Mariel Wong
Auditionee / Deborah Mailman
Gayle DeLosa
Lorraine
Jess Young
Cathy Freeman
Ethan Thoi
Captain Cook
Jack Charles
Aboriginal Elder
Corleen Cooper
Professor Maza
Adam Ford
Mr. Butell
Nicole Brady
Journalist
Jamie Collins
Jamie Sims
Julia Collins
Julie Sims
Peter Hearne
Senior Official
Genevieve Moore
Door Attendant
Jill Singer
Awards MC
Sancia Robinson
Casting Agent