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Heywire presents personal stories from young Australians and the conversations that shape their communities.

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When I arrived in Australia, a small moment of kindness made a huge difference

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 2:46

Heywire winner Rafiki from Mount Gambier, SA, Boandik country

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Wheelchair basketball changed my life. Now I'm aiming for the Paralympics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 3:27

Heywire winner Aaliyah from Nambucca Valley, NSW, Gumbaynggirr country

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I fix modern machines by day, and a 40-year-old ute by night

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 2:44

Heywire winner Ashley from Springsure, QLD

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Life in the bush is great, except for the camels!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 2:51

Heywire winner Charlotte from Warakurna, WA, Ngaanyatjarra Lands

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I can't pick up all the rubbish on my favourite beach alone, so what will happen to it?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 3:00

Heywire winner Emma, Geraldton, WA, Yamatji country

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There's nothing better than going crayfishing, even though I'm allergic to them!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 2:56

Heywire winner Naseli from Bamaga, QLD

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I fell in love with a long-outdated musical instrument and restored its glorious voice

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:33

Heywire winner Lloyd from Murtoa, VIC

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I'm honoured to be the first cultural captain at my school, and to be passing on the baton of care

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:06

Heywire winner Janaya from Dubbo, NSW, Wiradjuri country

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Why would I want to leave my beautiful, isolated small town for the city?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:59

Heywire winner Veejay from Shark Bay, WA, Malgana, Nhanda and Yingkarta country

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Public housing isn't 'dodgy' or something to be embarrassed about, it's home

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:43

Heywire winner Julia from Bendigo, VIC, Dja Dja Wurrung country

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I'm proud to be a 'foster kid' and determined to overcome the unfair stigma we face

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:41

Heywire winner Dottie from Deniliquin, NSW, Wemba Wemba country

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My mum supported me for a long time, now it's my turn to support her

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:00

Heywire winner Reece from Elliott, NT, Jingili Country

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I want to add my voice to those standing up against discrimination

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:56

Heywire winner Aldriech from Broken Hill, NSW, Wilyakali country

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Finding my strength in culture, and knowing it isn't something I have, but something I am

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:40

Heywire winner Alanah from Murray Bridge, SA, Ngarrindjeri country

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Being a barista helps me manage my autism and anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:43

Heywire winner Flynn from Darwin, NT, Larrakia country

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I left school because of my dyslexia — now I'm a station hand and studying to be a vet nurse

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:11

Heywire winner Eliza-May from Allambi Station, NT, Arrernte country

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You can forge your own path without doing what everyone else expects

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:34

Heywire winner Amber from Aramac, QLD

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We don't really have any Swahili news anchors here — yet

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:52

Heywire winner Friend from Wodonga, VIC, Waveroo country

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I've got a rare disorder. But it's not who I am. I'm an artist

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:58

Heywire winner Janet from Grafton, NSW, Bundjalung country

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Practising musicals in a pandemic is hard — but the show must go on

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:41

Heywire winner Beth from Simpson, VIC, Girai Wurrung country

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I have selective mutism, and want to change how students like me are treated

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:59

Heywire winner Tenille from Woodville, NSW, Worimi country

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I've learned a lot about OCD and hope my experience can help others

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:27

Heywire winner Grace from Hobart, TAS, Nuenonne country

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I'm legally blind, but my vision for the future is crystal clear

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:33

Heywire winner Gabriel from Ballarat, VIC, Wadawurrung country

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It wasn't easy, but I have learnt how to live in two worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:18

Heywire winner Bettrina, Broome, WA, Yawuru country

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The arrival of a new baby in my family, in my last year of school, taught me about love

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:55

Heywire winner Amber from Bairnsdale, VIC, Gunaikurnai country

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I'm ready to smash the 'city vs country' debate for good, because different doesn't mean better

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:51

Heywire winner Imogen from Inverell, NSW, Kamilaroi country

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When I lost my eye, I gained a new way of seeing the world

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:34

Chad from Charters Towers, QLD

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Kindness from classmates helped me to embrace my new home country

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:35

Heywire winner Gabrielle from Streaky Bay, SA, Wirangu country

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I've overcome depression and want others to know that better days will come

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:10

Heywire winner Georgia from Australind, WA, Wardandi country

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We're raising awareness about climate change differently, and it's working

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:48

Heywire winner Joji from Canberra, ACT, Ngunnawal country

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Climate change is here. It's affecting my mountain home, and things will never be the same again

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:36

Heywire winner Eleanor from Bellawongarah, NSW, Dharawal country

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I had great support when I came out — now I want to be there for others

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:04

Heywire winner Liam from Launceston, TAS, Tyerrernotepanner, Panninher and Lettermairrener country

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I miss my sister, but I know we'll always be there for each other

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:28

Savannah from Riverton, WA, Ngadjuri country

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My community is becoming more diverse and accepting of change, and that's freeing for me

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:49

Heywire winner Ruby from South Pambula, NSW, Yuin Country

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I want to take over Grandad's farm one day, so I'm trying to learn all I can from him

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:12

Heywire winner Aydan from Swan Hill, VIC

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My community is doing everything it can to keep our hockey club alive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 2:56

Heywire winner Jade from Corrigin, WA, Nyaki Nyaki country

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I am 17, and the voice of the Afghan community in my new hometown

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:04

Heywire winner, Mahsa from Toowoomba, QLD

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Moving from the dangers of Cape Town to safety in Canberra

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:42

Heywire winner Liam from Ainslie, ACT

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My love of language has taken me across the world

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 3:16

Heywire winner Kaleb from Kewarra Beach, Qld

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Racism is real, but I won't let it drag me and my brothers down

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:27

Heywire winner Alyssa from Moree, NSW

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My 'four-legged therapist' has helped me smile through the toughest battle of my life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:48

Heywire winner Amber from Lithgow, NSW

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I want to help people with my words

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 3:17

Heywire winner Pedro from Gibson, WA

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People who truly care about me don't judge me for my hearing loss

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 3:03

Heywire winner Tahalia from Biloela, QLD

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We are intelligent and strong and can do anything we put our minds to

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:44

Heywire winner Ashlyn

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I didn't transition to offend anyone, I did it to feel better about myself

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:37

Heywire winner Elijah

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Three cheers for the rain, because our whole lives depend on it

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:39

Heywire winner Will from Moulamein, NSW

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I love the most dangerous sport on dirt

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:32

Heywire winner Kevin from Broome, WA

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The best thing about Australia is less homework

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:54

Heywire winner Kimi from Wellington, NSW

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I'm "too young to have endometriosis", so what's going on with my body?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:35

Heywire winner Ella from Naracoorte, SA

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Farming wasn't as easy as I thought!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:40

Heywire winner Matthew from Callington, SA

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I want to make anime inspired by Dreamtime stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 3:20

Heywire winner Maletta from Tiwi Islands

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