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
“My name is Erika Freebairn and I’m from Hammond Island, known in my language as Kirriri Island. Growing up there was a delightful adventure filled with fun and excitement. I
When Barbara and her husband began searching for a cause to support in their retirement, they wanted to find an organisation that aligned with their values—something meaningful, impactful, and lasting.
“As we step into 2025, we are proud to unveil our 20th Anniversary logo—marking two decades of empowering Indigenous children through education, forging generational change, and walking alongside alumni as
When Marnie Jones, a proud Gamilaraay, Barkindji woman, applied for a Yalari scholarship in 2010, she could never have imagined how profoundly it would shape her journey. Encouraged by her
Beyond our core purpose of educating Indigenous children from remote communities, we are also dedicated to supporting our Yalari alumni, creating opportunities for them to thrive. Yet, like many of
Each year, Yalari hosts Gala Dinners in Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane, along with a Cocktail Function in Melbourne. These events provide a wonderful opportunity for supporters to connect with our
Six years ago, in 2018, twenty-five children from remote and regional communities around Australia took a bold leap to apply for Yalari’s Rosemary Bishop Indigenous Education Scholarship. They welcomed Yalari
Each year, Yalari hosts the Year 11 ‘My Future’ Camp, bringing together students from across Australia to explore potential career paths as they prepare to complete high school. Held in
Yalari respects our Elders, past and present, and acknowledges that our office is on Kombumerri country within the lands of the Yugambeh language group.
