We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005)

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 (44)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Chris Lilley

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

J

Jennifer Byrne

Narrator (voice)

M

Mick Graham

Terry

C

Chung Jade Koh

Chun

Maria Angelico

Mel

E

Emma Clapham

Brianna

A

Adrienne Couper Smith

Emma

D

Deborah Jones

Kerry

T

Taylor Potter

Tyson

T

Tracey Mathers

Shelly

W

Woody Miles

Jordan

F

Frieda McKenna

Frieda

C

Carol Chong

Carol

Ferdinand Hoang

Mr. Wong

P

Pixie Jones

Tracy

N

Nyathan Hoth Mai

Sonali

J

Jhyll Teplin

Mrs. King

Lise Rodgers

Mrs. Welham

S

Steven Abdilla

Stevie J

B

Bill Lee

Professor Lee

M

Mariel Wong

Auditionee / Deborah Mailman

Louis Corbett

Jeremy

Cathy Freeman

Self

Vince Colosimo

Self

J

Jane Hopkins

Jane

G

Gayle DeLosa

Lorraine

J

Jess Young

Cathy Freeman

E

Ethan Thoi

Captain Cook

Jack Charles

Aboriginal Elder

C

Corleen Cooper

Professor Maza

A

Adam Ford

Mr. Butell

N

Nicole Brady

Journalist

Cara Foley

Cara

J

Jamie Collins

Jamie Sims

J

Julia Collins

Julie Sims

A

Andrew Walker

Sam

R

Rueben Heenan

Craig

Donald Baigent

Malcolm

Z

Zac Jardine

Tom

K

Katie Collins

Cathy

P

Peter Hearne

Senior Official

G

Genevieve Moore

Door Attendant

J

Jill Singer

Awards MC

S

Sancia Robinson

Casting Agent

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