News and Media

AIEF on ABC 702

AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold and AIEF Alumni Tanika Perry spoke to Richard Glover and guest host Leah Purcell on ABC 702 Radio’s Drive Program.

Wed 30 Oct 2013


The Trust Company Strategic Partners Symposium

AIEF’s Partnerships and Communications Director and Partnerships Executive attended the Trust Company Strategic Partners Symposium, hosted at the Melbourne Business School.

Thu 24 Oct 2013


The Australian – Finishing school is a family first

Justine Ferrari

The Australian features cousins Jerome Pang and Chloe Cameron, who are both graduating Year 12 with the support of AIEF.

Tue 12 Nov 2013


Media Release: David Gonski AC becomes a Patron of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation

Fri 11 Jan 2013


The Australian – Boarding school mould Arthur for success

Mitchell Nadin

The Australian features Indigenous student Arthur from St Gregory’s College Campbelltown, who is one of over 60 students on AIEF scholarships who are commencing their senior year of secondary school this term.

Mon 21 Jan 2013


The Australian – Practical steps closing the gap

In the editorial, The Australian highlights the achievements as well as the challenges of the Close the Gap initiative, featuring AIEF as a positive example of proven results.

Thu 7 Feb 2013


The Weekend Australian – From locked-up to looking up…

Rick Morton

The Weekend Australian features AIEF graduates Nahdia and Sarah, who are well on track to achieve their dreams.

Sat 9 Feb 2013


The Australian – From start to finish: why Katie’s now a pioneer for indigenous students

Justine Ferrari

On the front page of The Australian, Justine Ferrari features Indigenous student Katie Prince, who is on track to complete Year 12 this year, supported by an AIEF scholarship. Indigenous Year 12 retention rates have reached an all-time high of 51.1% in 2012, according to recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

Thu 21 Mar 2013


The Australian – Funds for Aboriginal Body Are Safe: Libs

Sid Maher

The Australian reports on a statement by Tony Abbott declaring that government funding for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation will be safe if the Coalition wins the next election.

Mon 22 Apr 2013


Qantas The Australian Way – Supporting Indigenous Education

The Qantas in-flight magazine Australian Way features the upcoming 2012 AIEF Annual Report Launch, to be held at the Qantas Centre of Service Excellence.

Wed 1 May 2013


The Weekend Australian – Funds secure lifetime of opportunity

Patricia Karvelas

On the front page, The Weekend Australian features AIEF student Avea and her sister Siale, who are among the hundreds of recipients of an AIEF scholarship. Thanks to a $10 million funding boost announced by the government today, many more Indigenous students will have opportunities like Avea and Siale.

Sat 11 May 2013


The Weekend Australian – Our solution’s not the only answer, but it absolutely works

Andrew Penfold

In an opinion piece in The Australian, AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold highlights the importance of improving education outcomes for all Indigenous students across Australia and shows that AIEF is one part of the solution, with a proven track record of outcomes and success.

Sat 11 May 2013


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