The Hank Young Foundation for Aboriginal Welfare and Education was established in 1989 by Mr Hank Young AO. Mr Young passed away on the 7 December 2008, his dedication and generosity to providing financial support to the Indigenous people of Australia continues through the mission and activities of The Hank Young Foundation. The Foundation is an independant, non-profit organisation. Our work is funded by the generous donation of Mr Hank Young in establishing Koorie Welfare and Education Pty Ltd - trustees for The Hank Young Foundation.
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"it is my great desire that by it's activities, the work of the Foundation will help in overcoming social, educational & economic discrimination as well as personal & cultural alienation, racism & negative social attitudes." |
The office of The Hank Young Foundation is located on the beautiful campus of Rivermount College at Rivermount Drive, Yatala, Queensland.
The Foundation is currently supported by:
Mr Richard Young - Chairman of The Hank Young Foundation
Mr Colin Young - Director, Koorie Welfare & Education Pty Ltd
Mrs Corry Young - Director, Koorie Welfare & Education Pty Ltd
Ms Roslyn Young - Executive Officer
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"We stand diminished as a nation unless we act immediately and decisively to address the marginalisation of Indigenous people across all areas of life". |
