Ricoh Australia Partners with Yalari to Support Scholarship Funding for Indigenous Secondary Education Student

Sydney, 12 August 2025 – Ricoh, a leading provider of smart workplace technology, today announced that it has partnered with Yalari to fully fund a six-year scholarship for one Indigenous student’s secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12.

Established in 2005, Yalari supports Indigenous children from regional and remote communities across Australia with the opportunity to receive a full boarding school scholarship for their entire secondary education.  Since its inception, the organisation has awarded over 800 scholarships to students from 187 communities across regional and remote Australia.  

Through partnerships with 20 of the country’s top schools, Yalari helps create life-changing pathways for young Indigenous Australians.  This year, there are 251 students on Yalari scholarships nationally and almost 600 alumni are studying at universities, working or undertaking further training. 

Simone Wilson, People & Purpose Manager, RICOH Australia, said, “Ricoh’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group reviews opportunities annually in which Ricoh can support its pledge to reconciliation as well as foster greater understanding and respect.  This year, we are honoured to partner with Yalari to support their work in providing access for Indigenous students to high-quality education. Our student sponsorship reflects our long-standing commitment to inclusivity as well as fostering respectful relationships and a culturally aware workforce.  We are excited to join with Yalari to support and celebrate the next generation.”

Ricoh initially unveiled its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2024 reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainably and strategically take meaningful action to advance reconciliation and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.  RAP is a key component of Ricoh’s Diversity Policy which values all people and recognises the importance of strong community connections.  It supports the company’s commitment to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the provision of pathways to employment, professional development, and retention strategies.

Waverley Stanley AM, Founding Director, Yalari, added, "Partnerships like this are about walking together with a shared vision. In this instance, the vision is a more unified Australia through the power of education. Ricoh’s support means more opportunities for young Indigenous Australians, getting the quality education and future they deserve. Together, we’re creating pathways that will ripple through families and communities for generations to come."