The Yalari Way

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Yalari has a unique methodology which is part of the program’s underlying success. When you become involved with Yalari, you become part of the Yalari family.

01 CHOICE AND OPPORTUNITY 02 STRONG RELATIONSHIPS

Choice and opportunity for students and their families encourages their engagement and commitment to a quality education. Strong relationships and trust are fostered by Yalari, with each student, their family and school, enabling effective connections and communication.

03 ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT

One-on-one support is provided to students through each of our unique program areas. This includes scholarship selection, boarding school transition and duration, personal growth and development, leadership opportunities, post-school pathways and alumni.

04 STONG PARTNERSHIPS

Strong, productive and respectful partnerships with schools, sponsors, donors, volunteers and communities who share our values and embrace our partnership and support model.

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YALARI AND THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE ORGANISATION, KNOW WELL THE POWER OF MANY GIVING A LITTLE.

A good number of men who attended Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) with Waverley have put this into practice. We are assisting two fine young Yalari men to attend TGS which is costing each sponsor less than a cup of coffee a day. Our contributors range from the Head Boy of our year to some who only just made it to Speech Day; from leaders in industry to fencers; from men who considered those five years some of their best days and others with some less favourable memories. We have all travelled our own paths but are tied by the shared experiences and friendships built up over those years.

The vision of Llew, Waverley and Yalari was easy to subscribe to. The dedication of all involved is obvious. To become involved in the potential to create great change was irresistible. Many from our years at school have found strength in friendships, mentors, contacts and connections made there. We hope our Yalari students also benefit from similar experiences as they navigate their way through life. We admire the strength and resilience of the students and their families as they move through a very different experience just as Waverley did in 1980 to 1984. We are proud to have Waverley as the strong friend and fine role model that he is.

Congratulations to Yalari and those involved over the last 14 years. You are great role models. Thank you.

- PHILIP CLARK CLASS OF 1984 - TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL Mick O’Keeffe (left) and Philip Chookie Clark with Yalari Year 9 student Jemaine Harrison. Jemaine’s Yalari journey is made possible by the generosity of a group from the TGS Class of 1984.