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
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
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
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).
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
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
“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
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.
Yalari respects our Elders, past and present, and acknowledges that our office is on Kombumerri country within the lands of the Yugambeh language group.
