Heywire presents personal stories from young Australians and the conversations that shape their communities.
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It was our lucky day, a yellow goanna was on the menu
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Heywire winner Tyreece from Apliatwatja Country, NT.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I fell in love with flying before I could walk
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Heywire winner Tom, Kingston, South Australia, Meintangk and Moandik country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In high school there's too much to juggle, but good things in life are still there
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Heywire winner, Joe, Orange, NSW.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I work two jobs so I can afford to travel all over this amazing country
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Heywire winner Kadee, Barcaldine, Qld, Iningai CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I call Australia home now, but I feel lucky that I’ve held onto my culture
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Heywire winner Shayan from Wagga Wagga, NSW, Wiradjuri CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I can’t wait to help others the way my doctors helped me
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Heywire winner Shanissa from Rockhampton, QLD, Darumbal Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I want to do all that I can to alleviate the bias in diagnosing and treating skin diseases
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Heywire winner, Rheanca from Toowoomba, Qld, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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My dream is to walk in my Nana's footsteps and make her proud
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Heywire winner Scarlett, Yalata, SA, Wirangu and Mirning Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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My Grandpa taught me what it means to be a good man
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Heywire winner Zane, Port Pirie, SA, Nukunu country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Heywire winner Saul from Mooloolaba, QLD, Kabi Kabi CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Muhammad Ali put boxing on the map. I want to do the same for wheelchair boxing
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Heywire winner Draven from Bunbury, WA, Wadandi CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Heywire winner Sophie from Broken Hill, NSW, Wilyakali Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Everything changed when Mum and Dad separated, but now I'm happier than ever
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Heywire winner Olivia from Gilgandra, NSW, Wiradjuri Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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It took months and months and second opinions to find out what was really going on in my ears
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Heywire winner Tara, Wahgunyah, Vic, Yorta Yorta countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I think Birchip and the Mallee region are beautiful. There's always beauty to capture through my lens
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Heywire winner, Blake, Birchip, Vic, Wotjobaluk Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The reason there's an empty chair is because mum's working hard.
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Heywire winner Charles from Canberra, ACT, Ngunnawal and Ngambri CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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My voice is an echo of Fanny Smith's and I will use it as she did
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Heywire winner Miranda, Hobart, Tasmania, Palawa Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Mum is a single parent; I'm forever grateful for her sacrifice and support
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Heywire winner Mia, Nowra, NSW, Yuin Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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If only mental health was clear cut and easy to explain
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Heywire winner Peta from Kyneton, VIC, Dja Dja Wurrung CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In a sporty town, my friends keep my passion for theatre alive
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Heywire winner Meg from Ballarat, VIC, Wathaurong CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Getting back what we lost in the fire takes time.
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Heywire winner Georgia from Wagin, WA, Wirlomin CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Piecing rhymes together and making music saved my life
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Heywire winner Pacey from Devonport, TAS, Palawa CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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'Pretty' isn't about how you look; it's about how you feel
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Heywire winner Sienna, Warrnambool, Victoria, Gunditjmara Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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After Dad died, inside the lens of a camera is where I felt safe to process my grief
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Heywire Winner Rachel from Mackay, QLD, Yuwi CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The horrid, loud shriek that came from the speaker nearly crushed my spirit
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Heywire winner Ivy, Lismore, NSW, Widjabul, Wia-Bal Bundjalung country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Heywire winner Jack from Tamworth, NSW, Kamilaroi Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I'm a sistergirl and I want to be able to practice my culture
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Heywire winner Joe from Ngukurr, NT, Ponto CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Droughts, floods, fires, mice, and a global pandemic - I'm taking it all in my stride
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Heywire winner Cynthia from Scone, NSW, Wonnarua Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How do I do Year 12 with chronic period pain and mood swings?
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Heywire winner Charlee from Heyfield, VIC, Gunaikurnai CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The land is my healer, it nourishes every part of me
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Heywire winner Harry from Doomadgee, QLD, Gangalidda Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I knew from the moment I got a handle on my first beat that I was meant to be a drummer.
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Heywire winner Haylen from Wyndham, WA, Balangarra Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I want to harness the power of culture to preserve country
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Heywire winner Ceobahn, Renmark, SA.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I work at the Meekatharra Youth Centre to support young people
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Heywire winner Asharnta from Meekatharra, WA, Yugunga-Nya CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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One minute I was curled up in bed, the next, I was handed a baby in raging floodwaters
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Heywire winner Amarah from Oxley Island, NSW, Biripi Country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Work in the sheds is hard and the pace is fast but I really enjoy the challenge
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Heywire winner Annie from Bombala, NSW, Ngarigo CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Out bush, I am home, it’s where my family goes hunting for food and bush medicine
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Heywire winner Adrianna from Morawa, WA, Wadjarri CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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When I arrived in Australia, a small moment of kindness made a huge difference
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Heywire winner Rafiki from Mount Gambier, SA, Boandik countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Wheelchair basketball changed my life. Now I'm aiming for the Paralympics
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Heywire winner Aaliyah from Nambucca Valley, NSW, Gumbaynggirr countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I fix modern machines by day, and a 40-year-old ute by night
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Heywire winner Ashley from Springsure, QLDBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Life in the bush is great, except for the camels!
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Heywire winner Charlotte from Warakurna, WA, Ngaanyatjarra LandsBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I can’t pick up all the rubbish on my favourite beach alone, so what will happen to it?
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Heywire winner Emma, Geraldton, WA, Yamatji countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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There's nothing better than going crayfishing, even though I'm allergic to them!
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Heywire winner Naseli from Bamaga, QLD, Gudang Yadaykenu countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I fell in love with a long-outdated musical instrument and restored its glorious voice
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Heywire winner Lloyd from Murtoa, VIC, Wotjobaluk countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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
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Heywire winner Janaya from Dubbo, NSW, Wiradjuri countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Why would I want to leave my beautiful, isolated small town for the city?
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Heywire winner Veejay from Shark Bay, WA, Malgana, Nhanda and Yingkarta countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Public housing isn't 'dodgy' or something to be embarrassed about, it's home
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Heywire winner Julia from Bendigo, VIC, Dja Dja Wurrung countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I'm proud to be a 'foster kid' and determined to overcome the unfair stigma we face
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Heywire winner Dottie from Deniliquin, NSW, Wemba Wemba countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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My mum supported me for a long time, now it's my turn to support her
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Heywire winner Reece from Elliott, NT, Jingili CountryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I want to add my voice to those standing up against discrimination
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Heywire winner Aldriech from Broken Hill, NSW, Wilyakali countryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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