A permanent place at school
Since 2008, more than 30 Indigenous students from regional and remote communities across Australia have called Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) their home away from home. Built on a partnership spanning almost 20 years, Churchie and Yalari have shared a belief that every young person should have access to quality educational opportunities and experiences.
Together, they have created pathways to education, leadership and personal growth while the student’s contributions, perspectives and experiences have become an important part of the Churchie community.
Strengthening a shared commitment
Now, that long-standing partnership is entering a new chapter.
Churchie and Yalari are working together to establish six endowed scholarships through the Churchie and Yalari Indigenous Education Scholarships partnership, strengthening their long-term commitment to Indigenous students at the school.
Churchie’s approach reflects a commitment to creating opportunities for young Indigenous people that extend well beyond a single generation of students.
For students, the impact of that support extends beyond the classroom.
Current Yalari scholar, Tuviyah from Mabuiag Island in the Torres Strait, says the support and sense of community at Churchie have helped him grow both academically and personally.
Something I am proud of achieving recently is probably my GPA. They do a thing at school where they give out awards for people with GPA improvements, and for mine, from Year 10 to the start of Year 11, I got an award. It’s a pretty big achievement for me, just to make Mum proud, and my family proud as well.
Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell says each Yalari scholar becomes part of the school community for the long term.
We view that six-year journey as just the start because we want them to know that they’ll always have the support, the regard and the goodwill of this community behind them, wherever they might be in life.
Securing the future
As Tim Wilson, Churchie Old Boy, parent and Yalari supporter explains, the endowment is designed to become a permanent part of the school’s legacy.
You look at the school, we’ve got such beautiful buildings, beautiful grounds and unbelievable facilities. These are all permanent parts of the structure of a school. This is just another version of that, but it’s a permanent opportunity for this partnership between Yalari and a school that will last forever.
In many ways, the endowment reflects a shared commitment to being good ancestors, investing in a future that today’s students, families and communities will continue to benefit from for years to come.
Make your contribution today
Help build a legacy of opportunity for young Indigenous people to attend Churchie.
How does an endowed scholarship work?
Unlike a traditional scholarship fund, where donations are used directly to support students, an endowed scholarship preserves the original gift and invests it. The income generated is then used to fund scholarships each year, creating an ongoing source of support while protecting the original contribution.
