Shortly before dawn on Anzac Day at Gallipoli in Turkiye, Bidjara man and Warrant Officer Class Two Lachlan Youll performed the Yidaki (didgeridoo) during the annual commemoration ceremony watched by participants on site and by those observing from afar.

Women of the New Zealand Defence Force opened the ceremony by delivering the karanga, the traditional Māori call to gather at the start of the Anzac commemoration.

Moments later, the Yidaki's low tones echoed across Anzac Cove, creating a moment of reflection for participants and for those observing remotely.

Mr Youll takes pride in his heritage and opening the ceremony alongside the Māori.

"I am proud of my Aboriginal heritage but also very proud to be serving the nation," he said.

"It was such an honour to open the ceremony with the Māori and to pay our respects in a traditional manner."

Mr Youll's performance highlighted his commitment to his military career and his connection to his Aboriginal heritage, while also paying tribute to the diverse backgrounds and culture of the Anzacs who landed at Gallipoli 110 years ago.

Mr Youll was born in Magandjin (Brisbane) with ties to Bidjara Country and spent his childhood in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs before enlisting in the Army.

He attended Paddington Primary School and later completed his secondary education at Waverley College in Sydney.

He enlisted soon after leaving school, following a family tradition that began with his grandfathers serving in World War II in the Middle East and on the Kokoda Track.

His father served in the 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment and his brother currently serves in the Australian Army.

Mr Youll has also performed on the Yidaki at other significant events, including the opening of an Australian Embassy in the United States and on operations in East Timor.

He said incorporating the traditional instrument into military ceremonies bridges Indigenous culture and modern commemorations.

The Yidaki has been used for thousands of years by Indigenous Australians for ceremonial purposes and holds deep cultural significance.

Its use at Gallipoli underscored the unity and inclusivity of the modern Australian Army in acknowledging diverse cultural traditions.

As its tones reverberated across the historic site, the instrument served as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of all who have served.

Later in the day, he travelled to Lone Pine to pay his respects to Australian diggers before the start of the Anzac Day ceremony there.