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First Indigenous PM ‘at university right now’: Ken Wyatt

The first Indigenous Australian elected to the House of Representatives, Ken Wyatt, shares his thoughts on the chances of an Indigenous Prime Minister.


AIEF Drives Education Equality to Make an Indigenous Prime Minister Possible

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) has launched a powerful new national campaign highlighting the urgent need for education equality for young Indigenous Australians.


You made us want to be better, PM says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s address at the 2026 National Apology Breakfast in Canberra.


Indigenous kid won’t be PM? Well, let’s see

Jamie Walker

St Patrick’s College, Townsville students share their views on the chances of an Indigenous Prime Minister.

Thu 12 Feb 2026


We believe it can happen

One in two Australians believe we’ll never see an Indigenous Prime Minister. We believe it can happen.

Thu 12 Feb 2026


WE SAY IT CAN

AIEF helps empower young Indigenous people to access quality education, ensuring that opportunity reaches those who need it most.

Wed 11 Feb 2026


AIEF Appoints Alum Wyatt Cook-Revell to the Board of Directors

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) announces the appointment of Wyatt Cook-Revell as a Non-Executive Director of AIEF.


In Memory of AIEF Patron Prof Dame Marie Bashir

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) is deeply saddened by the death of AIEF Patron Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO.  

Wed 21 Jan 2026


Bridget’s Journey from the Torres Strait

Bridget from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait attended Pymble Ladies’ College in Sydney on an AIEF Scholarship. Today, she’s working as an Enrolled Nurse while studying a Bachelor of Medical Science, with her sights set on becoming a doctor.


From Birpai Country to the Frontlines – Jackson’s Journey

Jackson attended The Scots College in Sydney on an AIEF Scholarship.  Today he works as a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service.


AIEF Scholar makes history as first Indigenous school captain

Jack Nivison

AIEF Scholarship student Jacobi becomes the first-ever Indigenous school captain at the prestigious St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown.

Fri 26 Sep 2025


Indigenous graduates take studies back to country

James Dowling

Two AIEF 2025 Scholarship Graduates share the challenges and triumphs of their journey, and the desire to give back their communities.

Tue 19 Aug 2025


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