Heywire

Hunter wants to use his experience of homelessness to change how people see it. 07.07.2026 3:16 ↓

Hunter is a 2026 Heywire winner from Port Macquarie, NSW, Birpai Country. 

When Vishwa moved from India to rural SA, she took her love for the environment with her. 06.07.2026 2:49 ↓

Vishwa is a 2026 Heywire winner from Renmark, South Australia, Erawirung Country. 

Maysa was able to reconnect to her Solomon Islands heritage through writing a drama piece about her ancestor in World War II 02.07.2026 3:55 ↓

Maysa is a 2026 Heywire winner from Ocean Shores, NSW, Bundjalung Country. 

From a cattle farm to rep rugby, Katie turned a tough start at boarding school into opportunity. 01.07.2026 2:43 ↓

Katie is a 2026 Heywire winner from from Mundubbera, QLD, Gureng Gureng Country.

Philippa grabbed every opportunity until she realised her achievements were masking her struggles. 29.06.2026 3:00 ↓

Philippa is a 2026 Heywire winner from New Lambton, NSW, Awabakal Country. 

After losing his father, a respected community leader, Jeremy channelled his grief into Aboriginal health and leadership. 23.06.2026 3:19 ↓

Jeremy is a 2026Heywire winner from Katherine, NT, Dagoman Country. 

Erin was just 12 when she had to pull the trigger on a starving cow during the drought. It’s a moment she’ll never forget. 22.06.2026 3:04 ↓

Erin is a 2026 Heywire winner from Dubbo, NSW, Wiradjuri Country. 

Georgie comes from a long line of farmers, but fashion runs in her family too. 17.06.2026 3:05 ↓

Georgie is a 2026 Heywire winner from Baddaginnie, Victoria, Yorta Yorta Country.

Justice was told she'd get her sight back within a few weeks. It’s been four years. 16.06.2026 3:05 ↓

Justice is a 2026 Heywire winner from Perenjori, WA, Badimia Country. 

Mykel wants to live up to the legacy of his Uncle Paul and Aunty Isabel by studying Indigenous rights at University. 04.06.2026 3:04 ↓

Mykel is a 2026 Heywire winner from Condobolin, NSW, Wiradjuri Country.

Hailey wants her family to be recognised for their work building stations in the Kimberley. 02.06.2026 3:27 ↓

Hailey is a 2026 Heywire winner from Muludja Community, Fitzroy Crossing, WA, Gooniyandi Country.

Declan lost most of his fingers on his hand in an accident. Navigating the NDIS has been challenging.  13.05.2026 3:10 ↓

Declan is a 2026 Heywire winner from Hodgson Vale, QLD, Western Wakka Wakka, Giabul, Jarrowair and Bigambul Country. 

Jack knows how tough life can be, which is why he’s determined to be the kind of leader who supports the people who need it most. 11.05.2026 3:28 ↓

Jack is a 2026 Heywire winner from Coffs Harbour, NSW, Gumbaynggirr Country.

Fabian's love of music helped him cope with homesickness when he was away from community and Country. 08.05.2026 3:10 ↓

Fabian is a 2026 Heywire winner from One Arm Point, WA, Bardi Jawi Country. 

Coverage has always been patchy on Rhys's farm, but lately he can barely load a simple web page. 06.05.2026 2:58 ↓

Rhys is a 2026 Heywire winner from Sandilands, South Australia, Narungga Country.

Antonije says being a good leader is about listening to ideas. 04.05.2026 2:54 ↓

Antonije is a 2026 Heywire winner from Cairns, Queensland, Yirrganydji Country. 

Audax is an advocate for intergenerational friendships. 23.04.2026 2:34 ↓

Audax is a 2026 Heywire winner from Mparntwe, Alice Springs, NT, Arrernte Country. 

When Chloe picked up a bow for the first time, she didn’t expect it to change her life. 21.04.2026 3:01 ↓

Chloe is a 2026 Heywire winner from Humula, NSW, Wiradjuri Country.

Marilyn’s grief is part of her, but it took over when her brother was killed in an accident. 10.04.2026 3:18 ↓

Marilyn is a 2026 Heywire winner from Darwin, NT, Larrakia Country.

Despite losing a leg in a car crash Jye is still kicking goals on the footy field. 09.04.2026 2:46 ↓

Jye is a 2026 Heywire winner from Charlton, Victoria, Dja Dja Wurrung Country. 

When Raiyn became homeless her dream of becoming a primary school teacher kept her going. 24.03.2026 2:31 ↓

Raiyn is a 2026 Heywire winner from Merimbula, NSW, Djiriganj Country.

Kaz wants other trans kids to know there's acceptance out there. 23.03.2026 2:21 ↓

Kaz is a 2026 Heywire winner from Bunbury, WA, Wadandi Noongar Country.

Erika carried racism's weight in silence until a friend's voice inspired her to build a bridge for others. 25.02.2026 3:00 ↓

Erika is a 2026 Heywire winner from Central Coast, NSW, Darkinjung Country. 

Elena knows her OCD behaviours are irrational but the fear of not doing them makes it difficult to stop. 24.02.2026 2:34 ↓

Elena is a 2026 Heywire winner from Hobart, Tasmania, Palawa Country.

Hanalie couldn't keep the smile off her face when she put on her bright yellow Country Fire Service uniform. 15.02.2026 2:58 ↓

Hanalie is a 2026 Heywire winner from Mount Gambier, SA, Boandik Country.