News and Media

Trailblazers of tomorrow

AIEF Scholarship Graduate Lailah Prince (St Catherine’s School, 2020) appears in the December 2020 issue of the Qantas Magazine. Qantas Frequent Flyer has partnered with AIEF to support life-changing scholarships for young Indigenous students. People are now able to donate to AIEF using Qantas Points at the Qantas Rewards Store.

Fri 27 Nov 2020


AIEF and Sky News Australia announce an inspirational new documentary

Premiering Thursday, 10 December 2020 at 7:00pm AEDT, Changing Our Nation follows the lives of Australia’s brightest young Indigenous trailblazers, celebrating the power of education and the ripple effect it has on our lives, our communities and our nation.

Tue 24 Nov 2020


NSW State Budget: scholarship funds for Indigenous students

Anton Nilsson

Indigenous students will benefit from $8 million in new funds for the AIEF Scholarship Program in the upcoming NSW State budget.

Mon 16 Nov 2020


In memoriam

It is with great sadness that the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) informs our community of the death of AIEF Co-Founder and Ambassador Tom Drake-Brockman.

Thu 5 Nov 2020


Sancia’s star on the rise with award

Janine Watson

AIEF Scholarship Student Sancia (Year 12, The Armidale School) features in an article in The Coffs Coast Advocate after receiving the Dame Marie Bashir Peace Award for her outstanding contribution to peace and harmony within the wider community.

Wed 21 Oct 2020


Brave mates step up

Toby Vue and Brendan Radke

AIEF Scholarship Student Leroy Kelly (Year 12, St Augustine’s College) and his friend Eshton talk to The Cairns Post about recieving the District Officer’s Certificate of Appreciation for their bravery during an armed robbery in Cairns.

Tue 20 Oct 2020


South32 supporting Indigenous schooling

Mining Editor

AIEF and South32 partnership launch featured in the Australasian Mine Safety Journal.

Thu 1 Oct 2020


South32 partners with AIEF to bolster Indigenous education prospects

Harry Murtough

AIEF and South32 partnership launch featured in an article in The Examiner Tasmania.

Tue 22 Sep 2020


South32 Partners With AIEF

South32 has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) to support Indigenous students access schooling and complete Year 12, while developing skills to make a successful transition to employment.

Sun 20 Sep 2020


South32 partners with AIEF for Indigenous education

Agron Latifi

AIEF Alum Matthew Chard (Cranbrook 2015) features in an article in the Illawara Mercury about the launch of AIEF’s partnership with South32.

Mon 21 Sep 2020


Proud to be a boarder

Meet Lachlan who completed Year 12 in 2019 at Aquinas College on an AIEF Scholarship.

Mon 22 Jun 2020


Supporting AIEF

The Estate of the Late Dr Guy Kendall White AM

Mon 22 Jun 2020


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