If you’ve ever driven between Sydney and Melbourne along the Hume Highway, you’ve likely passed through Wodonga. Sitting on the border of Victoria and New South Wales, Wodonga takes its name from an Aboriginal word meaning “bulrushes” and is the country town where Elanor Tait-Russell spent her early years. Elanor later moved with her family […]
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On August 4th, we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day with the 2025 theme ‘Little Footsteps, Big Future’. This day is a meaningful opportunity to honour the strength, culture and stories of our Yalari students, including Gemma, a proud Gamilaraay and Wailwan girl.
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Since 2022, Origin Energy has played a key role in supporting Yalari’s mission, providing four student scholarships, attending Gala Dinners and camps, and supporting career pathways for Indigenous students. Their commitment to education and opportunity has not only impacted students currently on scholarships, but has also extended to Yalari alumni who are now building successful careers within the company.
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Paul and Judy Williams founded the Woomera Education Scholarship Trust (WEST) in 2010 in the shared belief that education is the key to creating lasting and meaningful change for Indigenous Australians. Once retired, they set out to provide opportunities for students through scholarships, recognising the life-changing impact of access to quality education.
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Just 39 kilometres from the tip of Cape York lies Thursday Island, home to under 3,000 residents and one of 274 islands in the Torres Strait. It’s here that Samuel grew up with his family, surrounded by culture, community, and a quiet ambition for something more.
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Just 39 kilometres from the tip of Cape York lies Thursday Island, home to under 3,000 residents and one of 274 islands in the Torres Strait. It’s here that Samuel grew up with his family, surrounded by culture, community, and a quiet ambition for something more.
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Todd grew up in Lightning Ridge NSW, living between town and on the family farm, often visiting his community in nearby Goodooga. “Being a small town, I basically spent all of my time outside helping on the farm and hunting” reflects Todd.
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As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we’re proud to recognise the invaluable contributions of each of our volunteers. From helping behind the scenes at our Gala Dinners, or supporting students through tutoring, their contributions support Yalari’s mission across the country. Rosie Gallagher is one of those dedicated volunteers who tutors five Yalari students at Clayfield
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Gillian Johnson first met Yalari’s Founding Directors Waverley Stanley AM and Llew Mullins in 2008, while on the lookout for funding opportunities for the Indigenous Scholarship Program she founded at Perth’s Scotch College. “Waverley inspired me from the start,” says Gillian. “Of course, behind every great man there is also a great woman. Waverley calls
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Yalari respects our Elders, past and present, and acknowledges that our office is on Kombumerri country within the lands of the Yugambeh language group.
