
Alumni




‘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.