‘Pay it forward’ inspires the next generation
Yalari was founded on the philosophy of paying it forward: just as Mrs Rosemary Bishop paved the way for Waverley Stanley to attend Toowoomba Grammar School, Waverley has paid it
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From Orientation Camp Buddies to Best Mates
Russell Whap and Mismam Kris grew up less than 50kms away from each other in the Torres Strait. They’re the same age – second cousins (“or maybe third?” they questioned).
Sharing Indigenous truth – one story at a time
In 2008, Yalari welcomed its third cohort of Rosemary Bishop Scholarship recipients: 25 wide-eyed Year 7 students from all over Australia. Among them was Marley Holloway-Clarke from Devonport, Tasmania who
Isaiah is on a pathway to leadership
“My nan said to me: ‘You can only make one big decision in your life and that’s to go and do something with it.’” Isaiah Missen, now in Year 8
It’s smiles all round for Yalari Scholars
Yalari student, Noami Buchanan was in Year 10 at The Glennie School when she was told she needed braces. “I was trying to go through the public system with the
A Message from Waverley
Once again, I find myself in the heart of Australia as I write to you. After our Orientation Camp in January, where our new scholars met up with our current
Class of 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, so too does the high school journey for 32 Yalari scholars from across the country. 6 years since these students moved from their homes
Mikayla Roe – Giving Back
Over 15 years ago, at the 2008 Brisbane Gala Dinner, a young Mikayla Roe took to the stage at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre – the very first Yalari
RACV – The Power of Partnerships
2023 saw the formation of a new and important partnership between Yalari and RACV, which supports Yalari to deliver workshops, accommodate and help facilitate leadership and professional development camps, and
