We Can Be Heroes

The search for 'Australian of the Year' is on. Among the contenders are: 37-year-old family man Phil Olivetti who wants to inspire others with his story of heroism (he stopped a runaway jumpy castle full of kids); physics genius and aspiring actor Ricky Wong; and 16-year-old high-school student Ja'mie King who was nominated for sponsoring 85 Sudanese children.

Meet the friends and family of the five Australian of the Year nominees. Phil grapples with his newfound fame. Ja'mie has a sleepover with her friends. Ricky auditions for "Indigeridoo". Daniel and Nathan spend a day in Dunt.

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 visits a detention centre. Ricky begins rehearsals for "Indigeridoo".

The nominees face obstacles on their journey towards the Australian of the Year finals. Phil tries to bribe a judge on the selection committee. Ja'mie performs in a shock assembly presentation. Ricky tells his father that he intends to be an actor.

State finalists are notified and the nominees wait for the important call. Ja'mie receives news that all her sponsor children have died. Phil is rejected as a finalist, but lies to his family about the result.

As Ja'mie, Ricky, Daniel and Pat converge for the 'Australian of the Year' state finals, non-finalist Phil attempts to crash the event.