News and Media

Aviator proud to share culture at base
AIEF Alum and Leading Aircraftman Willhelm has helped create a meaningful cultural space at RAAF Base Darwin, earning recognition for his contribution to community and service.

Preserving Culture and Creating Change – Kodie’s Journey
Kodie attended St Vincent’s College, Potts Point on an AIEF Scholarship. Today, she runs her business, Malima, a social enterprise and works as a Senior Policy Officer at the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
Thu 28 May 2026

From student to business leader
Jac attended Melbourne Grammar School on an AIEF Scholarship. Today, he is a director at Borun Trading, an Indigenous enterprise.
Tue 12 May 2026

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.