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25.01.2022 Congratulations Ellie! YAL are so proud to have been able to support you on your educational journey

24.01.2022 Happy 90th Birthday to our First Born! Many of you may not know that Araluen Botanic Park was originally established by YAL in the early years of 1930 and was used as a camp ground. JJ 'Boss' Simons was our founder and had a passion for educating young Australians in more than just literacy and numeracy. Thus Camp Simons was born, it allowed city kids to be one with nature and allowed those who travelled from the country to escape responsibility and just be kids. Attached are some pictures of our people building Camp Simons and the celebrations during the first ever opening.

24.01.2022 Our Annual Report Hey Guys! We are so excited to finally share our 2020 Annual Report! 2020 has been a wild ride but we are so excited to share with you all that we have experienced this year and we can't wait to see where the next one takes us! Click the link to find our Annual Report

22.01.2022 National Sorry Day In the special event of today being National Sorry Day I just wanted to touch base on racism. My whole life I’ve been subjected to racism and at a very young age I not only questioned who I was as a a person but my identity and my belonging to the indigenous community. From a young age I experienced with my own eyes the snatching of the bag as my dark skinned grandmother walked past or the the weird looks whenever I walked in with my family or ev...en when my family sat down anywhere, families would move or how someone would rather stand on a 40 minute bus ride then sit next to us. I’m no stranger to racism nor do I ever think I will be, but I doesn’t mean I can take every racist comment with a brave front. Recently I decided to delete tiktok, I became so sick of explaining myself and explaining the oppression that my people have faced and still continue to face today, the amount of people who made fun of my indigenous features, calling me an abo, telling me that I would never be anything else then a drunk, or telling me how I should get over the pain my people feel each day and stay silent because my voice is to opinionated or too controversial. I never give into racist uneducated people but it’s not about letting them win, it’s about not letting them have a emotional hold on me. I will never stop using my voice to educate, I will never be silenced by uneducated people who don’t know the pain of my people and I will never stop speaking my truth. My people are the oldest living culture alive , we are survivors, we will not be silenced not now, not ever. I fight for the justice of my people. The unlawful deaths incarceration, the intergenerational trauma that my people carry. The fact that my people are more likely to die 10 years younger then a non indigenous Australian. The fact that suicide is the 3rd leading death among my people and let’s not forget the racism we face everyday and feeling we always have to prove ourselves. I will not be silenced, I will not give you the satisfaction of becoming what you think I am and I will not break to your meaningless words. My name is Shontae Coyne and I am a proud Noongar Woman and I will fight for justice. See more

22.01.2022 Fantastic opportunity, get involved

22.01.2022 Our scholarship program is being extended until the 30th of September. You have 3 Weeks to put in an application and apply for a scholarship today! Head over to https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/ and apply now!

19.01.2022 1 Week left! We have one week left! If you know anyone who needs a scholarship and live in the city of Wnneroo or City of Swan. Consider applying for a scholarship today! https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/

18.01.2022 What an incredible bunch

17.01.2022 We are SO beyond proud of how far Jarrod has come! We cannot express how inspiring his journey is and the man he has become! Want to follow in Jarrods footsteps? Apply now! https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/

17.01.2022 Lest we forget Our Patron Billy Court singing the national anthem in honour of all of the fallen ANZACs. We will remember them https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3M1VhQLTU

17.01.2022 Our AGM Oh what a night! Our 2020 AGM had an incredible opportunity to be held in the old YAL Ballroom now looked after by the Indonesian Family Church. Thank you again for the opportunity to use your space, it was an absolute pleasure! This was the night we said hello 2021 and goodbye to some of beloved team members, a special night between us and our members. Here are some images of us on the 29th of October

16.01.2022 Update Update! Hey guys Just a quick update of what I’ve been up to in my holidays.... Last week I was in Brisbane for the Gillette Academy which is a cricket camp run by cricket Australia at the national cricket centre. The whole experience was amazing. The facilities and coaches were on another level and it was great to see what the standard is like at the top level. I also got to meet Chris Lynn (me and him in the photo) the Brisbane heat captain and he gave me some great advice and had some funny stories about his career. Uni starts next week for me and I can’t wait to get back into it. I’ll use some of my scholarship money to get books that I need for my courses in the next week. Until next time, Hugh

15.01.2022 #Blaklivesmatter In honor of #Blacklivesmatter we wanted to share this poster we saw. In all the darkness that is in the world right now we understand that we can feel lost but we want to share our thoughts with those affected and if any of you want more information on how you can support from Australia please go to: https://www.lifehacker.com.au//how-to-donate-support-blac/

14.01.2022 Why not apply now? YAL and the City of Wanneroo have come together to create a scholarship for Secondary School students in grades 10, 11 and 12 in the hopes of giving back to the young people of WA. If you live in the City of Wanneroo and fall into year 10, 11 or 12 apply for a scholarship today! https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/

13.01.2022 Update Update! Hey guys, Kawlija here! These first few weeks of march have been pretty full-on. Most of my classes have had at least one, if not two, assessments that I’ve needed to complete. It’s been a bit to juggle and organise how to balance everything that I’ve got to do, but I think I’ve managed. ... A couple weeks ago I celebrated my 17th birthday, so that was a really nice. I didn’t do anything too big, I just went out with a couple friends and had a nice night out and enjoyed myself. About a week after my birthday, it was the one year anniversary of when I shaved my hair to donate to the Leukaemia Foundation and raised over $780 to help those affected by blood cancer. I think that shaving my head is one of the best things I’ve ever done, I feel like an action that I’ve made has really put a positive impact out in the world. I would have loved to shave it again this year, but I currently don’t have a lot of hair to donate, what with how much I’ve enjoyed having short hair for the last 12 months. That’s been the majority of what has been going on with me these last few weeks, I will be sure to update you all soon! Until next time, Kawlija-Merle Brahim

13.01.2022 Live in the City of Swan? Need a Scholarship? YAL and the City of Swan have joined forces for the 3rd year and created the YAL and City of Swan Lower Secondary Scholarship! If you or someone you know lives in the City of Swan and is in years 7-9 please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship now! You only have one week left to apply! https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/

10.01.2022 In spirit of R U okay day It’s so important to have discussions with our students about their mental health. It’s not a taboo subject any more and more clarity and hopefulness can be the most comforting thing for a student who need some help. It’s okay to not be okay, as long as you put things in place to look after yourself. https://www.ted.com//hailey_hardcastle_why_students_should

10.01.2022 It's Official We have chosen to extend our scholarship applications for this year! We have found that this extended time will allow more of you amazing people to put yourselves out there and apply! So please if you are in years 7-12 and live in the City of Wanneroo or Swan check out our scholarships! https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/

07.01.2022 Shanaye's Story Shanaye came to recieve a schoalrship with YAL in 2017, She was a foster child and had been in and out of foster homes from the age of 4 when she was taken away from her mother who couldn't look after herself or Shanaye. After years of searching she found a family that loved her like one of their own and they helped her pursue her passions with science and STEM subjects. With YAL funds he bought herself a microscope and started tinkering with the wonders of the world, from micro to macro explorations. She is now in year 11 and from the last update we recieved she expressed her thanks to YAL for giving her an oppourtunity she thought no one would give her in a million years. She was given hope and a second family she hadn't been searching for. We can't wait to see what you continue to achieve Shanaye!

06.01.2022 2020 has been an absolute weird one but its true our scholarship applicatons are offically open and raring to go! We are so so excited to spread this message to you and to share the stories of our recipents! Follow in their footsteps and apply today! https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/

05.01.2022 Long time no talk! Now that we have extended the scholarship program, here is a reminder that you have 2 weeks left to apply! Watch this space for some new stories coming up next week! https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/

04.01.2022 1 in 2 students recently told the Commissioner they didn’t know where to get help in their local area if they felt stressed, worried or anxious. Some WA young ...people helped us create this video. Please share with the young people in your lives. Kids Helpline Official Beyond Blue Public education in Western Australia Catholic Education WA headspace Osborne Park headspace Rockingham headspace headspace Joondalup headspace Fremantle headspace Armadale headspace Mandurah headspace Bunbury

02.01.2022 Jarrod Story Jarrod is a passionate AFL footballer who dreamed of making this his full-time career. His story is one that starts off wholesome growing up the eldest of three children Jarrod was and is the best big brother a sibling could ask for. In November of 2016 Jarrod was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia (Bone Marrow Failure). A bone marrow transplant was his only hope of survival, after tests upon tests they discovered his little brother was a match and the process... began of aggressive chemo and isolation. Jarrod didn't let this stop him for a second! He battled and is now over 3 years cancer free. Jarrod has now completed his scholarship with YAL but he put in hard work and managed to achieve an ATAR that got him into ECU and his dream course in Sport Science. He continues to check in with YAL and continues to express his thanks to YAL for the confidence that they helped him achieve and appreciates YAL continuing to look out for him as he moves through his journey in life. If you want to follow in Jarrod's footsteps apply for a scholarship now! https://www.yal.org.au/scholarship/educational-scholarship/

02.01.2022 NAIDOC Week As Naidoc week comes to a close we wanted to share an article written in 1948 after the second world war. It was written by our Founder JJ "Boss" Simons and states that then and even now how much black voices need to be heard. We still have a long way to go with #blacklivesmatter in not only Australia but the world.

01.01.2022 Lest We Forget YAL got the incredible honour of being asked to lay a wreath at the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Araluen Botanical Gardens. What a beautiful ceremony remembering our fallen ANZAC’s but about 89 fallen YAL soldiers. Thank you for having us Araluen