Yalari Alumni Meet Governor General in Canberra
On 9 May 2024, 26 Yalari alumni, along with Yalari Founding Directors Waverley Stanley AM and Llew Mullins, travelled to Australia’s capital following an invitation from the Governor General David
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‘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
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
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
Sadiar Foster: Discovering Her Purpose
“Growing up in a small community like Horn Island, opportunities were limited and unless someone from outside came and exposed you to something, you wouldn’t have known it was out
Keely-Che Cain: Like Mother Like Daughter
Yalari scholarships are available annually for up to 50 Indigenous children from rural and isolated areas who meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrate a strong commitment to their education.
For Jodene, Yalari Opened Up A Room With 100 Doors
“I remember my first Yalari interview like it was yesterday. I was 11 years old, sitting with my mum talking to Llew and Waverley in a spare TAFE classroom, just
