Yalari Press Kit 2026 — Indigenous Education Scholarships, Impact Data & Media Resources

PRESS KIT

Here you’ll find an overview of who we are, the students, alumni and communities we walk alongside, and the long-term change we are working towards.

PRESS KIT

This kit includes our purpose and story, information about our secondary school scholarships and alumni programs, key impact data and outcomes, leadership profiles, brand guidelines and assets, and recent media and storytelling resources.

We’re proud to share the work that families, communities, schools, supporters and Yalari are doing together to create ongoing educational opportunities for Indigenous students and alumni across Australia.

CONTENTS

About Us

• Our Vision | Our Purpose

• Creating Generational Change through Education

• Partner Schools

• FAQs

Spokesperson Biographies

• Waverley Stanley AM Founding Director

Branding

• Use of Logo | Evolving our brand

• Colourways Publications and Media

• Photography

• Social Media | Media Resources

• Contacts Us

OUR VISION

Yalari’s vision is to be one of Australia’s great enduring educational and leadership foundations empowering Indigenous people from regional and remote Australia.

OUR PURPOSE

To create equitable opportunities and outcomes for successive generations of Indigenous children.

To develop leading programs educating and supporting Yalari’s students and alumni, individually and collectively, as qualified, contributing, culturally connected and influential Australians.

To honour all Australians by sharing Indigenous cultures through stories, healing, laughter and truth.

CREATING GENERATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION

248 CURRENT SCHOLARS NATIONALLY

FEEL MORE CULTURAL PRIDE

Cultural identity remains central to confidence, belonging and educational success.

A clear indicator of long-term educational momentum beyond school.

92% YEAR‑TO‑YEAR STUDENT RETENTION

Sustained through strong relationships with families, partner schools and dedicated support teams.

95% STUDENTS & ALUMNI INSPIRED TO LEAD

Reflecting a growing network of young Indigenous leaders shaping their communities.

OUR PARTNERS SCHOOLS

• Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie), Brisbane

• Clayfield College, Brisbane

• John Paul College, Brisbane

• Scots PGC College, Warwick

• Somerville House, Brisbane

• St Augustine’s Collge, Cairns

• St Hilda’s School, Gold Coast

• St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Brisbane

• The Glennie School, Toowoomba

• The Southport School, Gold Coast

• Toowoomba Grammar School, Toowoomba

• Townsville Grammar School, Townsville

• Scotch College, Adelaide

• Great Southern Grammar, Albany

• Methodist Ladies’ College, Perth

• St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, Perth

• Geelong Grammar School

• Abbotsleigh, Sydney

• Kambala, Sydney

• Kinross Wolaroi School, Orange

• NEGS, Armidale

• St Ignatius’ College Riverview, Sydney

• Sydney Church of England Grammar School (Shore)

This FAQ outlines key information for partners, sponsors and media, including Yalari’s community impact, tax-deductible giving and the ways in which our work is Indigenous-led. Together with the stories and data in this press kit, it shows how Yalari creates lasting educational opportunities for Indigenous young people, their families and communities.

What does Yalari mean?

Yalari means ‘child’ in the Birri Gubba language.

Who does Yalari serve?

Indigenous children from regional and remote communities who have the potential and desire to thrive at leading Australian boarding schools, along with their families and communities who are partners in each student’s journey.

Why support Yalari?

Supporting Yalari enables long-term, life-changing educational opportunities for Indigenous young people, delivered through an Indigenous-led organisation with a strong track record of student success, alumni leadership and community impact.

How does Yalari demonstrate community support and create greater impact?

Yalari works in long-term partnership with families, communities and schools to support each student from application through to graduation and beyond. More than 600 Yalari alumni across Australia stay actively involved as mentors, cultural champions and leaders at student camps and events – strengthening outcomes for current students.

Alumni help lead our annual orientation camp and outback camps, ensuring strong cultural connection and peer support.

We actively involve parents and carers in the application, enrolment and ongoing support process, keeping family and culture at the centre of each scholarship journey.

Are donations to Yalari tax deductible?

Yes. Yalari is a registered Australian charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. All donations of $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia and donors receive a tax receipt for their records.

Is Yalari Indigenous-led?

Yes. Yalari is proudly Indigenous-led in a multi-faceted way:

Our Founding Director, Waverley Stanley AM, is a proud Indigenous Australian and serves on the Yalari Board, guiding our vision and direction as an Executive Director.

Around 30% of our Board members are Indigenous, including two Yalari alumni.

Since 2023, our Alumni Advisory Council – made up of Yalari graduates – provides advice on programs and strategy and acts as ambassadors in the community.

One third of Yalari staff are Indigenous, working daily with students, families, communities and partner schools.

Our 600+ Indigenous alumni and current families are at the heart of how Yalari is governed, delivers its programs and measures success.

SPOKESPERSON BIOGRAPHIES

WAVERLEY STANLEY AM

Founding Director

In 1979, a young Aboriginal boy from rural Queensland was awarded a scholarship to attend Toowoomba Grammar School, thanks to the advocacy of his Year 7 teacher, Mrs Rosemary Bishop. Waverley became the first Indigenous student in the school’s 100-year history to complete Year 12 and serve as a Prefect - an opportunity that shaped the direction of his life.

In 2005, he founded Yalari to ensure other Indigenous children could access the same life -changing educational opportunities. Under his leadership, Yalari has grown into a national organisation supporting more than 250 students on scholarships each year, with an alumni community of emerging leaders studying, working and contributing across Australia. Waverley is widely respected for his commitment to generational change and his ability to bring together schools, communities, philanthropists and partners around a shared vision.

His contribution has been recognised through a Churchill Fellowship, the Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Northern Region), and his appointment as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for significant service to the Indigenous community through education. Despite these honours, Waverley remains grounded in the belief that guided his own journey: when a child is given the chance to learn, their future - and the future of their community - can change.

BRANDING

USE OF LOGO

To protect the integrity of our logo, always use the mark in its original form. Do not stretch, alter, recolour or modify it in any way. Ensure it remains clear, legible and placed on backgrounds that provide sufficient contrast.

The logo requires space to breathe. Maintain a minimum clear space equal to the height of the ‘a’ in Yalari on all sides. No text, graphics or other elements should appear within this area.

EVOLVING OUR BRAND

As we approach April 2026, we will begin thoughtfully transitioning away from our 20-year logo, honouring the legacy it has carried while evolving our visual identity for the future. This phased approach will ensure consistency across all touchpoints as we gradually introduce and embed the new wordmark logo as our primary brand mark.

Alongside this shift, we will move to a refined, more muted colour palette, creating a contemporary, confident look that reflects our maturity as an organisation while maintaining the integrity and recognition we have built over two decades.

The font and stroke were selected for clarity, legibility, and consistency with the brand.

Until April 2026

a indicator

Brand mark of excited children with their hands in the air listening to a mentor or teacher.

Using an earth toned colour palette of red, yellow and browns; reflective of the Australian landscape.

Post April 2026

COLOURWAYS

Primary Colour Palette

Yalari Dusty Rose

Pantone: 2343C

CMYK: c28 m77 y51 k9

RGB: r171 g84 b97

Hex: ab5461

Yalari Dawn Gray

Pantone: 4292C

CMYK: c0 m0 y0 k69

RGB: r111 g113 b115

Hex: 6f7173

Yalari Maroon

Pantone: 3523C

CMYK: c38 m84 y62 k36

RGB: r117 g51 b61

Hex: 75333d

Yalari Cool Gray

Pantone: Cool Gray 5C

CMYK: c26 m20 y20 k0

RGB: r189 g191 b191

Hex: bdbfbf

Maroon brings warmth, strength and cultural depth. It evokes the richness of Country - earth, ochre and deep soil tones - while symbolising resilience, leadership and community pride.

Gray introduces a contemporary, professional edge that reflects stability and integrity. As a neutral tone, gray allows maroon to stand confidently while creating a calm, inclusive visual environment.

Together, maroon and grey communicate a strong sense of purpose: grounded in culture, guided by integrity, and focused on empowering future generations through education.

20th Anniversary Colour Palette

Yalari Red

Pantone: 187C

CMYK: c20 m100 y78 k11

RGB: r182 g0 b50

Hex: b60032

Yalari Green

Pantone: 3288C

CMYK: c100 m0 y23 k49

RGB: r0 g130 b100

Hex: 008264

Yalari Dark Brown

Pantone: 462C

CMYK: c42 m72 y100 k48

RGB: r80 g37 b0

Hex: 623814

Yalari Yellow

Pantone: 7509C

CMYK: c11 m36 y77 k0

RGB: r227 g163 b59

Hex: e1a755

Yalari Blue

Pantone: 301C

CMYK: c100 m44 y0 k47

RGB: r0 g75 b135

Hex: 004B87

Yalari Light Brown

Pantone: 7615C

CMYK: c28 m55 y62 k7

RGB: r171 g107 b109

Hex: b07861

The Yalari colours represent the Australian landscape, as well as the colours of the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander flags. These colour palettes are significant to our brand and mission.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding colour accuracy, please contact the Yalari marketing department.

PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA

PHOTOGRAPHY

SOCIAL MEDIA MEDIA RESOURCES

facebook.com/Yalarilimited

instagram.com/yalarimob

linkedin.com/company/yalari-limited

yalari.org

youtube.com/@YalariMob

PRESS KIT CONTACTS

Marketing

Michael Roach, Marketing Manager mroach@yalari.org

Partnerships

Jaqi Kair, Partnerships Manager jkair@yalari.org

Design

Paul Lemon, Graphic Designer plemon@yalari.org

Address

4 Helensvale Road, Helensvale Qld 4212

Postal Address

PO Box 1355, Oxenford Qld 4210

Phone

(07) 5665 8688

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