The daily lives of five very special individuals who are among the thousands of citizens nominated for the prestigious title of Australian of the Year.
- Created by
- Matthew Saville
TV series
We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year
7.3/ 10· 5200530 min1 season · 6 episodes
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
1
S1 E1Episode 1
Jul 27, 200530 min
The first of a six part mockumentary series documenting the search for the next Australian of the Year. In this episode we are introduced to the nominees. Phil Olivetti is a policeman from Brisbane who enjoyed 15 minutes of fame when he act
S1 E2Episode 2
Aug 3, 200530 min
Phil and his family have trouble adjusting to his newfound stardom. Ja'mie's friends come over for a sleepover. Ricky auditions for "Indigeridoo" - a play performed by the Chinese Theatre Group. Daniel and Nathan spend a day in the town of
S1 E3Episode 3
Aug 10, 200530 min
The nominees get a chance to demonstrate why they should be the Australian of the Year. Phil teaches rescue techniques to a scout group. Ja'mie steps out of her comfort zone to visit one of her sponsor children, Sonali, in a detention centr
S1 E4Episode 4
Aug 17, 200530 min
The nominees face obstacles on their journey towards the Australian of the Year finals. Phil tries to bribe a judge on the selection committee at a backyard barbeque. Ja'mie promotes her cause in a shock assembly presentation. Ricky's music
S1 E5Episode 5
Aug 24, 200530 min
The Australian of the Year State finalists are officially notified. Ja'mie receives devastating news that all her sponsor children have died. Phil is rejected as a finalist but lies to his family about the result. It's opening night of Indi
S1 E6Episode 6
Aug 31, 200530 min
The nominees head to Canberra for the State finals of the Australian of the Year competition. Ja'mie, ever so generous, brings her Sudanese sponsor child, Sonali, to the awards. Daniel and Nathan are more interested in fireworks than the aw
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year?
- We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year is streaming on Plex. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year are there?
- We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year?
- We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 31, 2005.
- Who stars in We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year?
- We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year stars Chris Lilley, Jennifer Byrne, Mick Graham, Chung Jade Koh, Maria Angelico.
