Activities in the Community
YAL is a non-profit organisation like no other, supporting young Australians for more than 110 years.
From its early years of promoting AFL to the development of sporting groups, bands, concert parties and touring groups, YAL has always been about the best interests of young people of Australia. Today this support is been transformed into a unique scholarship program that allows the youth themselves to shape their own futures with a hand up not a hand out.
For all young people to achieve their potential
— Our Vision
To create and implement initiatives that enable young people to reach their potential
— Our Purpose
Our Values
- The importance of community and a sense of belonging
- Delivering positive outcomes
- Being accountable, ethical and acting with fairness
- Partnerships with others
- Being a tolerant organisation that respects diversity
Apply Now
Scholarship Applications for the 2019 school year open from 7th August to 15th October 2018. The Hilary Farrant Scholarship is open until the 31st October.
YAL Cairns
YAL Cairns is a 3.5 Star AA rated Motel, centrally located in Cairns, Australia. The accommodation fee at YAL Cairns goes toward helping support our scholarship program, which gives young Australians a step up!