Assyrian Australia Explained: The overlooked story: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service on ANZAC Day

Each year Australians gather on ANZAC Day to remember those who served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. But whose stories are we remembering? Are there stories we don’t always hear? In this episode we explore an important part of Australia’s history that has often been overlooked—the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Australian War Memorial For Our Country memorial recognises the military service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Credit: Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

Key Points

• Each year Australians gather on ANZAC Day to remember those who served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. But whose stories are we remembering? Are there stories we don’t always hear? In this episode we explore an important part of Australia’s history that has often been overlooked—the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Each year Australians gather on ANZAC Day to remember those who served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. But whose stories are we remembering? Are there stories we don’t always hear? In this episode we explore an important part of Australia’s history that has often been overlooked—the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Aboriginal people faced many restrictions to enlisting in the armed forces.
• Many went to extraordinary lengths to enlist including hiding their heritage.
• Many went to extraordinary lengths to enlist including hiding their heritage.

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