How I made medical history | Australian Story

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Meet Australia’s first Indigenous eye surgeon Kris Rallah-Baker. He's overcome teachers who doubted him and fought back at racism. Now he gives back to the communities who need him most. 📺 Watch the Australian Story ‘Eyes on the Prize’ on ABCTV and ABC iview https://bit.ly/3IKM896 #AustralianStory #Indigenous #Health Watch more Australian Story documentaries here: https://bit.ly/36ABH2J Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/abcaustralianstory About Australian Story: The power of the personal. Compelling stories about real people that illuminate, entertain and inspire. Subscribe for more inspiring stories from across the country. https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5 #ABCNewsIndepth #ABCNewsAustralia

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