Heywire

'It's too late to leave': I felt powerless when I heard that message 11.12.2023 3:11 ↓

Spedding is a Heywire winner from Adelong, NSW, Wiradjuri Country

In my small regional community, the rescue helicopter has a big impact 11.12.2023 3:07 ↓

Heywire 2024 winner Harrison from Gilgandra in NSW, Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Wailwan Country.

I knew nothing about the child protection system until I was in it 11.12.2023 3:01 ↓

Amelia is a 2024 Heywire winner from Bendigo, Victoria, Dja Dja Wurrung Country.

A sense of belonging means I hold my head high and treasure my new community 11.12.2023 3:10 ↓

Prapti is a 2024 Heywire winner from Port Lincoln, SA, Barngarla Country.

My family farm spans six generations. Land conservation is key to keeping the legacy 11.12.2023 2:34 ↓

Naomi is a Heywire winner from Ballarat, Victoria, Wadawurrung Country.

Friends who push you to be the best version of yourself are the best friends you can have 11.12.2023 2:25 ↓

Tate is a Heywire winner from Mount Barker, SA, Peramangk Country.

Gender dysphoria is exhausting. But the moments of euphoria sustain me 11.12.2023 3:12 ↓

Rowen is a 2024 Heywire winner from Renmark, SA, Naralte Country.

I no longer take summer's carefree days of surfing and camping for granted 11.12.2023 3:22 ↓

Lara is a 2024 Heywire winner from Swan Reach, Victoria, Gunaikurnai Country.

I felt like I didn't have a cultural identity. Now I have two, and it's liberating 11.12.2023 2:34 ↓

Eaknoor is a 2024 Heywire winner from Seymour, Victoria, Taungurung Country.

I've overcome all the challenges in my life because of the love of my family  11.12.2023 3:07 ↓

Solange is a 2024 Heywire winner from Wodonga, Victoria, Wiradjuri, Waveroo and Dhudhuroa Country.

'I was supposed to be born a boy': The day I realised I was transgender 11.12.2023 2:31 ↓

Eliott is a 2024 Heywire winner from Birchip, Victoria, Wotjobaluk Country.

Rural youth with eating disorders need better access to medical support 11.12.2023 2:30 ↓

Lauren is a 2024 Heywire winner from Kerang, Victoria, Baraba Baraba Country.

I dreaded being the first and only girl in my construction class. Now I laugh 11.12.2023 3:03 ↓

Ruby is a 2024 Heywire winner from Margaret River, WA, Wadandi Noongar Boodja.

As a proud, mixed-race young man, I have found balance between my white and black sides 11.12.2023 3:04 ↓

Darcy is a 2024 Heywire winner from Geraldton, WA, Yamatji Country.

It felt like I was being stabbed. I was told it was just 'regular period pains' 11.12.2023 3:04 ↓

Rebecca is a 2024 Heywire winner from Cairns, Queensland, Gimuy Country.

Understanding is key to celebrating diversity, instead of fearing it 11.12.2023 2:19 ↓

Enshella is a 2024 Heywire winner from Charters Towers, Queensland, Gudjal Country.

I used to admire the surf lifesaving volunteers. Now I'm one of them 11.12.2023 3:00 ↓

Zarah is a 2024 Heywire winner from Rockhampton, Queensland, Darumbal Country.

We live in a beautiful place, but the tap water could give us cancer 11.12.2023 2:33 ↓

2024 Heywire winner Kenneth from Burringurrah, WA, Wajarri Country.

If you really want something, no distance will be big enough to stop you 11.12.2023 2:19 ↓

Amy is a 2024 Heywire winner from Mount Isa, Queensland, Kalkadoon Country.

Heywire 2024 winner Mike from Broken Hill 11.12.2023 2:17 ↓

Heywire 2024 winner Mike from Broken Hill, NSW, Wilyakali Country.

Amid the shifting sands of life, the beach is my constant sanctuary. 11.12.2023 2:36 ↓

Heywire winner Scarlet from Bundaberg, Queensland, Taribelang Bunda Country

Every year, we go to Gnowangerup to tidy the graves of our ancestors. 11.12.2023 4:04 ↓

Heywire winner from Albany, WA, Menang Noongar Country

Nothing tastes better than tjupi — honey ants — when you eat them with family. 11.12.2023 2:38 ↓

Heywire winner Shirlinda from Alice Springs, NT, Arrente Country

The course of rivers changed. Ancient trees were ripped from the ground. 11.12.2023 3:13 ↓

Heywire winner Kimberly from Fitzroy Crossing, WA, Bunuba Country

I will always face challenges, but they won't stop me from doing the things I love. 11.12.2023 3:17 ↓

Heywire winner Sahansa from Hobart, Tasmania, Palawa Country