Yalari

30/05/2026

Students from St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, Clayfield College, and Somerville House recently joined our Student Support Team for a painting and weaving cultural workshop.

Led by Steven Bekue from Bundjalung Dreaming, the workshop provided a meaningful creative experience that supported students to connect with culture, Country and their own storytelling. It created space for reflection and deepened students’ understanding in a respectful and engaging way.

It highlighted the important role culture, connection and community play in supporting student wellbeing 💛

29/05/2026

Twenty years. Many stories.

Our 2025 Annual Review is here 📘

“What we’ve learned since 2005 is that education doesn’t move in straight lines – it moves in circles and loops. Our students are already leaders in motion. Leadership doesn’t suddenly arrive at graduation – it builds steadily over time. Today, Yalari alumni are educators, artists, health professionals, lawyers, tradespeople, business owners, and community leaders. Many are now raising families of their own, mentoring others, and giving back in ways that quietly reshape what's possible for the next generation.” ~Waverley Stanley AM, Founding Director

👣 Walking Together: 20 Years of Yalari holds the stories of how Yalari students and alumni are defining success on their own terms. Read at 🔗 www.yalari.org/publications/annual-review

25/05/2026

🎟️ Our 50–50 Charity Raffle is now open.

We’ll be selling raffle tickets this Friday at the Queensland Reds vs Fijian Drua Indigenous Round at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. If you can’t make it, tickets are also available online at https://5050charityraffle.com.au/reds.

Half of the prize pool will go to one lucky winner. The other half will be donated to Yalari to support Indigenous students from regional and remote communities as they shape their own education pathways.

21/05/2026

Peter Stafford went to school with Yalari’s Founder Waverley Stanley, and he, along with other Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys are supporting scholarships for the next generation of Yalari students at TGS.

One of the other ways Peter contributes is through his volunteer role as a Regional Council member, where he introduces new people and supporters to Yalari, with the end goal of helping Yalari operate in perpetuity.

“After watching Yalari grow year on year, enabling the regional Indigenous youth of Australia, it has been highly enjoyable to be a Northern Regional Council member these past four years. I have found that the energy around the Regional Council inspires you to be bold, try different approaches, leverage each other's skill sets and to proactively reach out to your broader well established external networks." ~Peter Stafford, Director - Balanz

This , we thank Peter and all of our dedicated volunteers who support Yalari in many and varied ways. We invite you to make 2026 your year to volunteer. Discover how you can walk with us at https://www.yalari.org/volunteer/

Volunteering Australia

18/05/2026

This , we recognise the people walking alongside Yalari students and families 💛

Sharing skills and time supports the relational model of our community, a commitment that sustains students through their six-year journey of secondary education.

Volunteers help close the distance between potential and opportunity. See how you can walk with us at https://www.yalari.org/volunteer/

Volunteering Australia

14/05/2026

"I was really fortunate to be selected to speak at the 2026 Youth Summit ... my passion for education and advocacy has been shaped by my journey with Yalari." ~Charli Jones, Yalari Alumna🎓

With a strong sense of culture and ambition, Charli is now using her voice on national stages to advocate for stronger mentorship and support for First Nations students. Currently undertaking a Bachelor of Laws/Psychological Science at ACU, she continues to show what’s possible when students define their own success.

This journey is made possible through our partnership with Enegen Field Solutions.

12/05/2026

Last Thursday in , I dared our guests to stretch further.

2 Bens and 1 David and sons
2 Jazs
2 brave girls from Darwin, Lois and Samirah
A room full of generous, kind and committed guests

And two CORRIE Award winners: congrats Jet and Lailani.

I dare the Yalari students, at a very young age, to graduate Year 12. To create lives beyond self-determination and towards freedom. And ultimately, a nation we're all proud of.

Thank you for joining us for another night of celebration, truth, stories, great company, good food and wine, and hope.

- 𝚆𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚢

Join us at our next Gala yalari.org/events

07/05/2026

Connection on and off the field 🏈

Last week, Yalari students and alum Jazleen joined the Dolphins NRL Captain's Run. This experience was part of the Budget Direct Footy Charity Championship, where the Dolphins race the Storm and Rabbitohs for a $100k top donation.

We value our partnership with Budget Direct and their commitment to creating these shared experiences for our students. It was a great morning spent with Chameleon Youth Housing on the sidelines, made special by the generous support of the Dolphins players.

Thanks for the invitation and to 9 News for stopping by.

29/04/2026

The future in focus ✨

From robotics and AI to native bush foods, 60 Yalari students recently immersed themselves in our Careers Day. Supported by alumni and industry partners, these young leaders are building confidence and connections to define their own journeys beyond school.

Discover the pathways Yalari students are exploring ➡️ www.yalari.org/news/careers-day-2026-discovering-pathways-beyond-school/

28/04/2026

**Applications for 2027 Indigenous Scholarships are now closed**

🚨 FINAL CALL!
Applications for the Rosemary Bishop Indigenous Scholarship close in just 𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀.
✅ Step 1 – Complete the online form
✅ Step 2 – Complete the written submission (including supporting documents)
✅ Step 3 – Submit by 𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹

📩 www.yalari.org/apply-now/
📞 Need support with the paperwork? Our Student Support team is here to help at (07) 5665 8668.

Yalari’s 2027 scholarship applications open this December. Click here for more details on key dates & how to apply for our indigenous scholarships.