Heywire

A broken-down camper led Monty to Aramac where she found a passion for agriculture. 30.01.2026 2:37 ↓

Monty is a 2026 Heywire winner from Aramac, QLD, Iningai Country.

Jordy struggled in school until an ADHD and dyslexia diagnosis helped her understand her learning differences 27.01.2026 2:52 ↓

Jordy is a 2026 Heywire winner from Broken Hill, NSW, Wilyakali Country

Feeling trapped in his hometown, Dray moved four hours away to start over. 09.12.2025 3:29 ↓

Dray is a 2026 Heywire winner from Mildura, VIC, Latji Latji Country. 

After years of being dismissed, Emily’s diagnosis at 16 made advocacy personal. 09.12.2025 2:57 ↓

Emily is a 2026 Heywire winner from Townsville, Queensland, Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country. 

Hardy's making a go of comedy despite living 400km from the closest comedy club 09.12.2025 3:12 ↓

Hardy is a 2026 Heywire winner from the Porongurups, WA, Menang Noongar Country. 

Having lived through years of drought, Megan knows how it affects farmers, families, and mental health. 09.12.2025 2:51 ↓

Megan is a 2026 Heywire winner from Wudinna, SA, Barngarla Country. 

Emily’s insistence on her symptoms led to a POTS diagnosis. For them, medical advocacy is the act of giving power to a voice the illness tries to quiet.   09.12.2025 3:11 ↓

Emily is a 2026 Heywire winner from Gladstone, QLD, Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Country.

Zein was a Syrian refugee that migrant to Australia. For her, peace is complicated. 09.12.2025 3:02 ↓

Zein is a 2026 Heywire winner from Wollongong, NSW, Dharawal Country. 

Jenny wants to make her family proud on her own terms, as an artist. 09.12.2025 3:27 ↓

Jenny is a 2026 Heywire winner from Wodonga, VIC, Waveroo and Dhudhuroa Country.

Be there for each other 11.12.2024 4:01 ↓

Gerjo is a 2025 Heywire winner from Minyerri, NT, Alawa Country.

There were 100 people in my class, now there are 100 people in the entire school. 10.12.2024 4:06 ↓

Jillian is a 2025 Heywire winner

The world of writing feels accessible for me, when other things don’t 10.12.2024 3:12 ↓

Jack is a 2025 Heywire winner from Wodonga, Vic, Wiradjuri, Waveroo and Dhudhuroa Country.

I lost my mum to suicide. I want to talk about it so other young people don’t feel as alone as I did 10.12.2024 2:39 ↓

Bella is a 2025 Heywire winner from Port Augusta, SA, Barngarla Country.

I want to be a ranger and protect my beautiful Ardyaloon community. 10.12.2024 3:09 ↓

Sammy is a 2025 Heywire winner from Ardyaloon, WA, Bardi Jawi Country.

I love agriculture and my local environment, so I play my part to support farmers and protect native species. 10.12.2024 3:18 ↓

Andi is a 2025 Heywire winner from Narrogin, WA, Wiilman Noongar Boodja.

The friendships I’ve made in athletics have been just as precious as the medals. 10.12.2024 3:13 ↓

Bailey is a 2025 Heywire winner from Franklin, TAS, palawa Country.

I'm learning traditional weaving techniques but I'm afraid climate change is putting our cultural practices at risk.   10.12.2024 3:50 ↓

Jazmin is a 2025 Heywire winner from Yahl, SA, Boandik Country.

I want to care for people, like my Uncle Rasho did. 10.12.2024 4:12 ↓

Rana is a 2025 Heywire winner from Toowoomba, Qld, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country.

When I found skateboarding, it was a game changer. Suddenly, everything became easier. 10.12.2024 2:36 ↓

Tom is a 2025 Heywire winner from Margaret River, WA, Wadandi Noongar Country.

Flying is pure elation. More women are finding their place in aviation and I'm excited to be part of that. 10.12.2024 2:49 ↓

Katie is a 2025 Heywire winner from Armidale, NSW, Anaiwan Country.

My world was flipped upside down by a cancer diagnosis when I was in Year 6. 10.12.2024 3:37 ↓

Molly is a 2025 Heywire winner from Dubbo, NSW, Wiradjuri Country.

I want to use nail art as a canvas for artistic expression and storytelling. 10.12.2024 3:34 ↓

Reese is a 2025 Heywire winner from Palmerston, NT, Larrakia Country.

I want my music to be an escape for other people, something that makes them feel good. 10.12.2024 2:29 ↓

Rylie is a 2025 Heywire winner from Warrnambool in Victoria, Gunditjmara Country.

I refuse to let distance be a barrier to my classical music trumpet dreams. 10.12.2024 3:15 ↓

Malcolm is a 2025 Heywire winner from Longreach in Queensland, Iningai Country.

Nullawil was there for me in my darkest moment, now I want to be there for my town. 10.12.2024 3:18 ↓

Les is a 2025 Heywire winner from Nullawil, VIC, Wotjobaluk Country.