Situated in Melbourne’s north, where the city meets the country, Wallan is a quiet town with a strong sense of community. This is where Shanina moved with her family when
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
