Heywire

By ABC Heywire

Personal Journals Society & Culture

What's Heywire about?

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

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Heywire episodes:

12.08.2022
It was our lucky day, a yellow goanna was on the menu
Heywire winner Tyreece from Apliatwatja Country, NT.
12.08.2022
In high school there's too much to juggle, but good things in life are still there
Heywire winner, Joe, Orange, NSW.
12.08.2022
I work two jobs so I can afford to travel all over this amazing country
Heywire winner Kadee, Barcaldine, Qld, Iningai Country
12.08.2022
I fell in love with flying before I could walk
Heywire winner Tom, Kingston, South Australia, Meintangk and Moandik country.
12.07.2022
I call Australia home now, but I feel lucky that I’ve held onto my culture
Heywire winner Shayan from Wagga Wagga, NSW, Wiradjuri Country
12.07.2022
I can’t wait to help others the way my doctors helped me
Heywire winner Shanissa from Rockhampton, QLD, Darumbal Country.
12.07.2022
I want to do all that I can to alleviate the bias in diagnosing and treating skin diseases
Heywire winner, Rheanca from Toowoomba, Qld, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country.
12.07.2022
My dream is to walk in my Nana's footsteps and make her proud
Heywire winner Scarlett, Yalata, SA, Wirangu and Mirning Country.
12.07.2022
My Grandpa taught me what it means to be a good man
Heywire winner Zane, Port Pirie, SA, Nukunu country.
12.07.2022
Muhammad Ali put boxing on the map. I want to do the same for wheelchair boxing
Heywire winner Draven from Bunbury, WA, Wadandi Country
12.07.2022
I'm not lazy. I have auditory dyslexia.
Heywire winner Sophie from Broken Hill, NSW, Wilyakali Country.
12.07.2022
I’m so proud to have two Mums
Heywire winner Saul from Mooloolaba, QLD, Kabi Kabi Country
12.07.2022
Everything changed when Mum and Dad separated, but now I'm happier than ever
Heywire winner Olivia from Gilgandra, NSW, Wiradjuri Country.
12.07.2022
It took months and months and second opinions to find out what was really going on in my ears
Heywire winner Tara, Wahgunyah, Vic, Yorta Yorta country
12.07.2022
I think Birchip and the Mallee region are beautiful. There's always beauty to capture through my lens
Heywire winner, Blake, Birchip, Vic, Wotjobaluk Country.
12.07.2022
I've just had my first solo art exhibition
Heywire winner Ifa from Darwin, NT, Larrakia Country
12.07.2022
The reason there's an empty chair is because mum's working hard.
Heywire winner Charles from Canberra, ACT, Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country
12.07.2022
My voice is an echo of Fanny Smith's and I will use it as she did
Heywire winner Miranda, Hobart, Tasmania, Palawa Country.
12.07.2022
Mum is a single parent; I'm forever grateful for her sacrifice and support
Heywire winner Mia, Nowra, NSW, Yuin Country.
12.07.2022
In a sporty town, my friends keep my passion for theatre alive
Heywire winner Meg from Ballarat, VIC, Wathaurong Country
12.07.2022
If only mental health was clear cut and easy to explain
Heywire winner Peta from Kyneton, VIC, Dja Dja Wurrung Country
12.07.2022
Getting back what we lost in the fire takes time.
Heywire winner Georgia from Wagin, WA, Wirlomin Country
12.07.2022
Piecing rhymes together and making music saved my life
Heywire winner Pacey from Devonport, TAS, Palawa Country
12.07.2022
'Pretty' isn't about how you look; it's about how you feel
Heywire winner Sienna, Warrnambool, Victoria, Gunditjmara Country.
12.06.2022
After Dad died, inside the lens of a camera is where I felt safe to process my grief
Heywire Winner Rachel from Mackay, QLD, Yuwi Country
12.06.2022
The horrid, loud shriek that came from the speaker nearly crushed my spirit
Heywire winner Ivy, Lismore, NSW, Widjabul, Wia-Bal Bundjalung country.
12.06.2022
Outed as a rainbow boy during lockdown.
Heywire winner Jack from Tamworth, NSW, Kamilaroi Country.
12.06.2022
I'm a sistergirl and I want to be able to practice my culture
Heywire winner Joe from Ngukurr, NT, Ponto Country
12.06.2022
Droughts, floods, fires, mice, and a global pandemic - I'm taking it all in my stride
Heywire winner Cynthia from Scone, NSW, Wonnarua Country.
12.06.2022
How do I do Year 12 with chronic period pain and mood swings?
Heywire winner Charlee from Heyfield, VIC, Gunaikurnai Country
12.06.2022
I want to harness the power of culture to preserve country
Heywire winner Ceobahn, Renmark, SA.
12.06.2022
The land is my healer, it nourishes every part of me
Heywire winner Harry from Doomadgee, QLD, Gangalidda Country.
12.06.2022
I knew from the moment I got a handle on my first beat that I was meant to be a drummer.
Heywire winner Haylen from Wyndham, WA, Balangarra Country.
12.06.2022
I work at the Meekatharra Youth Centre to support young people
Heywire winner Asharnta from Meekatharra, WA, Yugunga-Nya Country
12.06.2022
One minute I was curled up in bed, the next, I was handed a baby in raging floodwaters
Heywire winner Amarah from Oxley Island, NSW, Biripi Country.
12.06.2022
Work in the sheds is hard and the pace is fast but I really enjoy the challenge
Heywire winner Annie from Bombala, NSW, Ngarigo Country
12.06.2022
Out bush, I am home, it’s where my family goes hunting for food and bush medicine
Heywire winner Adrianna from Morawa, WA, Wadjarri Country
12.15.2021
When I arrived in Australia, a small moment of kindness made a huge difference
Heywire winner Rafiki from Mount Gambier, SA, Boandik country
12.14.2021
Wheelchair basketball changed my life. Now I'm aiming for the Paralympics
Heywire winner Aaliyah from Nambucca Valley, NSW, Gumbaynggirr country
12.14.2021
I fix modern machines by day, and a 40-year-old ute by night
Heywire winner Ashley from Springsure, QLD
12.14.2021
Life in the bush is great, except for the camels!
Heywire winner Charlotte from Warakurna, WA, Ngaanyatjarra Lands
12.14.2021
I can’t pick up all the rubbish on my favourite beach alone, so what will happen to it?
Heywire winner Emma, Geraldton, WA, Yamatji country
12.14.2021
There's nothing better than going crayfishing, even though I'm allergic to them!
Heywire winner Naseli from Bamaga, QLD, Gudang Yadaykenu country
12.13.2021
I fell in love with a long-outdated musical instrument and restored its glorious voice
Heywire winner Lloyd from Murtoa, VIC, Wotjobaluk country
12.13.2021
I'm honoured to be the first cultural captain at my school, and to be passing on the baton of care
Heywire winner Janaya from Dubbo, NSW, Wiradjuri country
12.13.2021
Why would I want to leave my beautiful, isolated small town for the city?
Heywire winner Veejay from Shark Bay, WA, Malgana, Nhanda and Yingkarta country
12.13.2021
Public housing isn't 'dodgy' or something to be embarrassed about, it's home
Heywire winner Julia from Bendigo, VIC, Dja Dja Wurrung country
12.13.2021
I'm proud to be a 'foster kid' and determined to overcome the unfair stigma we face
Heywire winner Dottie from Deniliquin, NSW, Wemba Wemba country
12.13.2021
My mum supported me for a long time, now it's my turn to support her
Heywire winner Reece from Elliott, NT, Jingili Country
12.13.2021
I want to add my voice to those standing up against discrimination
Heywire winner Aldriech from Broken Hill, NSW, Wilyakali country

What's Heywire about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Heywire episodes:

It was our lucky day, a yellow goanna was on the menu

In high school there's too much to juggle, but good things in life are still there

I work two jobs so I can afford to travel all over this amazing country

I fell in love with flying before I could walk

I call Australia home now, but I feel lucky that I’ve held onto my culture

I can’t wait to help others the way my doctors helped me

I want to do all that I can to alleviate the bias in diagnosing and treating skin diseases

My dream is to walk in my Nana's footsteps and make her proud

My Grandpa taught me what it means to be a good man

Muhammad Ali put boxing on the map. I want to do the same for wheelchair boxing

I'm not lazy. I have auditory dyslexia.

I’m so proud to have two Mums

Everything changed when Mum and Dad separated, but now I'm happier than ever

It took months and months and second opinions to find out what was really going on in my ears

I think Birchip and the Mallee region are beautiful. There's always beauty to capture through my lens

I've just had my first solo art exhibition

The reason there's an empty chair is because mum's working hard.

My voice is an echo of Fanny Smith's and I will use it as she did

Mum is a single parent; I'm forever grateful for her sacrifice and support

In a sporty town, my friends keep my passion for theatre alive

If only mental health was clear cut and easy to explain

Getting back what we lost in the fire takes time.

Piecing rhymes together and making music saved my life

'Pretty' isn't about how you look; it's about how you feel

After Dad died, inside the lens of a camera is where I felt safe to process my grief

The horrid, loud shriek that came from the speaker nearly crushed my spirit

Outed as a rainbow boy during lockdown.

I'm a sistergirl and I want to be able to practice my culture

Droughts, floods, fires, mice, and a global pandemic - I'm taking it all in my stride

How do I do Year 12 with chronic period pain and mood swings?

I want to harness the power of culture to preserve country

The land is my healer, it nourishes every part of me

I knew from the moment I got a handle on my first beat that I was meant to be a drummer.

I work at the Meekatharra Youth Centre to support young people

One minute I was curled up in bed, the next, I was handed a baby in raging floodwaters

Work in the sheds is hard and the pace is fast but I really enjoy the challenge

Out bush, I am home, it’s where my family goes hunting for food and bush medicine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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