Overview

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.

Top Cast

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