Image:Joe Flick is photographing the war graves of Aboriginal soldiers. Image supplied
As ANZAC Day is around the corner, the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers remains largely untold, even though they have served Australia since World War I. They have faced different challenges such as discrimination.
The story of Michael Flick from Collarenabri, NSW, is like no other. Still in his mid teens, he saw action on the Western Front after arriving there in 1917.
As soon as COVID allows, Joe Flick will be returning overseas to continue his project photographing the war graves of Aboriginal soldiers.
Produced By: Annie Hastwell
Featured In Story: Joe Flick – Kamilaroi man and grandson of Michael Flick
First aired on The Wire, Friday, 23 April 2021