News and Media

The Australian – Schools scheme a major success

Andrew Penfold

In this opinion piece, Andrew Penfold explains how AIEF achieves outstanding results for Indigenous students at minimal cost by partnering with leading schools and providing scholarships to students who are enthusiastic about getting a great education.

Wed 5 Mar 2014


The Australian Women’s Weekly – Chance of a lifetime

Michael Sheather

Five outstanding young women pursuing quality education and careers with the support of AIEF share their stories in the March issue of the Australian Women’s Weekly – pick up a copy to read the full story.

Thu 27 Feb 2014


SAP donates prize money to AIEF

SAP ANZ presented AIEF with a cheque for 20,000 euros – the prize money SAP ANZ received to donate to the charity of their choice as winners of SAP’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ competition in January.

Fri 14 Feb 2014


AIEF Mentor Program grows in 2014

The AIEF Mentor Program aims to create a structured and trusting one-on-one relationship between a student and an experienced, professional individual who shares knowledge and offers guidance and support about life and career options. Students and mentors meet once a month in face-to-face sessions as well as at group activities with a more social focus.

Mon 17 Feb 2014


The Australian – Swire helps Indigenous kids make the grade

Andrew Main

The Australian reports on the announcement of Swire’s new $1 million, six-year partnership with AIEF. This partnership will enable more Indigenous students to access quality education, and Swire will engage in the AIEF Pathways Program to provide pathways and support for AIEF Scholarship Students making the transition from school to employment or education.

Mon 17 Feb 2014


Renegade Collective – The Social Changeling

Emily Morgan

AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold speaks to Emily Morgan about his life, education and career journey, and how these experiences inspired him to establish AIEF five years ago.

Wed 5 Feb 2014


The Australian – Educator paves way for change

Rick Morton

The Australian reports AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold’s appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2014 Australia Day honours list.

Mon 27 Jan 2014


The Australian – Opening education door to disadvantaged

Annie Navin

Annie Navin outlines the work of AIEF and personal experiences of AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold that led him to start the founation.

Mon 20 Jan 2014


The Australian – Scholarships open doors to the world

Nicolas Perpitch

The Australian profiles AIEF scholarship student Avea Sabatino and her mentor from Commonwealth Bank, Karin Setchell – one of the many success stories from the AIEF Mentor Program.

Mon 9 Dec 2013


Media Release: Warren Mundine elected new AIEF Chair

Warren Mundine has been elected Chair of AIEF following the resignation of Ann Sherry AO at a board meeting on 25 November.

Tue 26 Nov 2013


The Australian – Farewell school of hard knocks

Harry Edwards

The Australian features AIEF scholarship student Tarryn, who attended a Sydney Swans game on the weekend and got to meet Indigenous star player Adam Goodes. Tarryn attended the game together with her mentor, Catherine Badran, as part of the AIEF Mentor Program.

Mon 21 May 2012


Media Release – $40 million to help indigenous youth achieve in school

The media release issued by The Hon Peter Garrett MP announces AIEF’s achievement of the $40 million dollar funding target, matching a $20 million commitment by the federal government with $20 million raised through corporate and private donations.

Sat 31 Mar 2012


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