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The skills to change a nation

AIEF Executive Director Andrew Penfold AM is featured in the Freshfields Alumni newsletter, a publication distributed over 10,000 people globally. Andrew worked at Freshfields in London from 1991-1992 and in Hong Kong from 1995-1996.

Tue 1 Nov 2016


Scholars’ vow: We will be astonishing

Sarah Vogler

Speaking from the AIEF Year 12 Graduation ceremony in Brisbane, students Jamika and Kobe told The Weekend Australian they were determined to use their education to give back to their communities.

Sat 22 Oct 2016


FGX donates to provide more Indigenous scholarships

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) is a beneficiary of a total $2.29 million donation to Australian charities for the 2016 financial year by the Future Generation Investment Company (FGX).

Thu 13 Oct 2016


Talk must lead to action

Jemmason Power

Speech by 2011 graduate Jemmason Power at an event to launch News Corp Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan in Brisbane.

Thu 8 Sep 2016


The Weekend Australian – Scholarship opens kids’ eyes to all that is possible

Jennine Khalik

The Weekend Australian speaks to AIEF-BHP Billiton Scholarship Student Jasmin Barunga-Lutch and fellow AIEF Scholar, Jhdara Jones at the AIEF Year 12 Graduation ceremony for NSW, VIC and WA schools, hosted by the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove.

Mon 5 Sep 2016


The Australian – Program is transforming lives

The Australian calls on the federal government to support an AIEF proposal seeking funding tied to outcomes, under which AIEF would receive funding each time a student graduates from Year 12, with the funding to pay for the next student to enter the program.

Sat 20 Aug 2016


The Australian – Mitch determined to match AIEF investment in success

Samantha Hutchinson

Commonwealth Bank CEO Ian Narev and Mitch Heritage, the first AIEF Alum to successfully apply for the bank’s prestigious graduate program, speak to The Australian about how AIEF is helping young Indigenous Australians turn their dreams into reality.

Sat 20 Aug 2016


The Australian – BP donates a million for scholarships plan

Justine Ferrari

BP has announced a $1 million investment to AIEF under its new Reconciliation Action Plan.

Thu 8 Mar 2012


The Australian Financial Review – BP sets up $1 million Indigenous fund

Natalie Gerritsen

BP has announced a $1 million, five year commitment to AIEF.

Thu 8 Mar 2012


The Weekend Australian – Business Pulse

Teresa Ooi

Business Pulse reports from the launch of the 2015 AIEF Annual Report, hosted by KPMG in Sydney.

Sat 28 May 2016


The Australian – Hopes of growth for scheme ensuring heritage and future

Stephen Fitzpatrick

Jaimee Moran is one of a record 100 AIEF graduates in 2015. The Australian reports that with substantial new investment, AIEF could scale to achieve benchmark outcomes for many more enthusiastic, hard working students just like her.

Wed 25 May 2016


Media Release: AIEF partners with UTS to create opportunities for Indigenous university students

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and the University of Technology Sydney have announced a new partnership that will provide scholarships for Indigenous students at UTS.

Wed 20 Apr 2016


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