News and Media

Proud of his heritage

Karla Zanardo

AIEF Alum Jy Simpkin talks to the North Melbourne Football Club about his journey from boarding at Scotch College, Melbourne to his career as a professional footballer, and the cultural education and awareness he has valued along the way.

Wed 27 May 2020


Faces of the Future

Claire Harvey

AIEF Alum Carlie Smart talks to The Sunday Telegraph about how receiving an AIEF Scholarship changed the trajectory of her education journey.

Sun 21 Feb 2010


Closing the Gap: Prime Minister’s Report 2010

The Prime Minister’s Closing the Gap Report looks at AIEF as a case study for not-for-profit organisations that are innovating Indigenous education and supporting young Indigenous people to make a successful transition to employment or training.

Fri 1 Jan 2010


Andrew Penfold in True Leaders Magazine

Emma Connors

AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold features in the 2009 True Leaders Magazine sharing his education and career journey and motives for establishing AIEF.

Sat 1 Aug 2009


Here’s our report, cheers

AIEF appears in The Australian following the launch of the AIEF 2018 Annual Report at Commonwealth Bank in Sydney.

Fri 22 May 2009


Big end of town rallies for Indigenous students

The Australian Financial Review reports on Andrew Penfold’s announcement at Commonwealth Bank in Sydney that AIEF has received $20 million from the Australian Government.

Thu 21 May 2009


Front-yard salute to great-great grandad who gave his all

Imogen Reid

AIEF Scholarship Student Mabel-Jean Lochowiak talks to The Weekend Australian about her dedication to her education at Seymour College, Adelaide and honouring her great-great grandfather who enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces and fought at Gallipoli.

Sat 25 Apr 2020


Our response to COVID-19

A message from AIEF’s Executive Director Andrew Penfold AM on our response to COVID-19.

Wed 22 Apr 2020


New Generation Indigenous Leaders for IWD

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Future Women and Witchery are honouring new generation Indigenous leaders at an event on 5 March in Sydney, with an AIEF Alum to deliver the Acknowledgement of Country.

Wed 4 Mar 2020


AIEF puts target in sight

Lachlan Moffet Gray

AIEF Scholarship Students Allira and Stephanie from PLC Sydney talk to The Weekend Australian about the opportunities they have received through their scholarships and their aspirations to attend university.

Sat 15 Feb 2020


AIEF Students to attend TEDxSydney 2020

TEDxSydney is offering a number of AIEF Scholarship Students the opportunity to attend the event free of charge through its ‘Pay It Forward’ initiative.

Thu 30 Jan 2020


Blast the glass ceiling

Rachel Westbury

UQ Contact Magazine sits down with AIEF Alum Nyah Teiotu, a blast and drill mining specialist with BHP, to learn how she is leading the charge for the next generation of Indigenous women in STEM.

Mon 6 Jan 2020


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