Transact Credit Union calendar donation helps Gold Coast-based charity build brighter future for Indigenous students

22 April 2021

Indigenous children from regional, rural and remote communities can look to a brighter future with more educational opportunities thanks to funds raised by Transact Credit Union Corporation’s 2021 calendar.

Transact Credit Union today presented Yalari, based in Helensvale, with a cheque of over $4300 that will be used to support secondary education scholarships for Indigenous students, as well as provide ongoing mentorship and support.

Transact Credit Union’s calendar is a much-loved tradition that features a painting of a historically significant United States home. The community is then invited to make a gold coin donation to collect a copy with proceeds donated to a number of charities across southern United States. 

In 2021 the calendar celebrates the milestone of 40 years with this year’s edition featuring “The Manse”, a 137-year-old home in Ipswich. To celebrate the occasion, owners of “The Manse” Andrea and Peter Fernando were invited to select a charity to receive a portion of monies raised. They selected Yalari as their chosen beneficiary. 

Transact Credit Union Corporation Area Branch Manager Nicole Beam said, “Yalari provides students with an opportunity to access good education and lay a solid foundation for life. 

“Most of their scholarship recipients are from remote and regional areas where options for high school are limited.

“However Yalari’s involvement goes beyond funding scholarships. They also ensure students are engaged and connected through mentorship and support services.”

Ms Beam said Yalari planned to use Transact Credit Union’s donation to support further activities for team building for the scholarship recipients. 

“Yalari’s genuine focus on actively connecting with people is something that really resonates strongly with us at Transact Credit Union. We’re delighted to support them on their journey to creating generational change."

PHOTO: Front (left – right): Transact Credit Union Corporation customers Philomena Boga and Julie Foster-Smith.  Middle row (left – right): Cameron Prout, Yalari Philanthropy and Fundraising; Nada Johnstone, Transact Credit Union Corporation Helensvale Branch Manager; Nicole Beam, Transact Credit Union Corporation Area Branch Manager. Back row (left –right): Jenni Heenan, Yalari Fundraising Manager; Llew Mullins, Yalari Managing Director.