“Doors that were once firmly shut for us have become more accessible.”

AIEF congratulates our partners Commonwealth Bank Australia and SAP for making LinkedIn’s 2023 Top Companies List which recognises Australia’s best places to work this year.

AIEF celebrates the graduating Class of 2022 and all their achievments. Bringing together every corner of the AIEF network, this was a truly special occasion.

AIEF scholars Ella Rigney and Randall Mumbulla share their visions of an Indigenous prime minister while visiting Parliament House in Canberra for the Anniversary of the National Apology.

AIEF Tertiary Internship Scholars Injarra (St Joseph’s Nudgee College, 2020) and Traeden (Ipswich Grammar School, 2018) make their families proud as they embark on professional development opportunities with AIEF Partner HSBC.

AIEF Scholarship Student, William Humes features in The Australian citing his great-grandfather “Reg” Saunders for inspiring him to become a cadet at Knox, and follow in his footsteps of an army career.

AIEF Alum Tanika receives Hireup Grant which directly supports her ‘The I Am’ movement.

AIEF Scholarship Student and paediatric cardiology patient Carcia, reflects on the importance of the new First Nations Health Equity Strategy that supports Indigenous patients like her.  

AIEF Executive Director Andrew Penfold AM comments on Indigenous education results from the latest census.  

AIEF Scholarship Student Dakota Callope talks about breaking out of her comfort zone and the power of friendship in her education journey.

AIEF Scholarship Student Arthur talks about adapting to studying from afar and the impact of the support he receives from back home.

AIEF Alum Latiesha Dunbar talks about her AIEF journey as “the opportunity of a lifetime”.