NEWS AND MEDIA

AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold comments on the results of the Remote Jobs and Communities Program.

Andrew Penfold writes that existing incentive schemes for teachers in remote Indigenous schools which encourage teachers to “serve time” should be changed to attract quality teaching and offer career advancement opportunities for teachers who achieve results.

John Eales AM believes education is an equaliser in society and a gateway to opportunity. In The Weekend Australian he says that he supports AIEF “because through education, they are ensuring equal opportunity in Australia”.

The Australian profiles five AIEF Scholars from east Arnhem Land whose traliblazing efforts The Scots College in Sydney have made them a source of inspiration for their communities.

Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry AO describes education as life changing – an experience that has changed her own life and the lives of others. In The Weekend Australian, she says AIEF is creating life changing experiences for young Indigenous Australians.

Ian Narev says that the opportunity to receive a high quality education should be available to all Australians. In The Weekend Australian the Commonwealth Bank CEO says that “as an Ambassador for AIEF, I have seen first-hand the wonderful impact that AIEF has on the lives of so many people”.

AIEF is honoured to announce the appointment of the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as its new Patron-in-Chief.

On the eve of graduation, Year 12 AIEF Scholarship Students James and Zieha speak to The Australian about their boarding school journeys and their dreams for the future.

Wallaby legend and NITV Sport Executive Producer Mark Ella AM says a proper education gave him the confidence to push himself in the sporting arena because he knew he had other options in life. In The Weekend Australian, Mark Ella says “AIEF recognises Indigenous students for their commitment to improving their own lives and providing leadership within their communities”.

The Australian reports the announcement of a new partnership between AIEF and the Yothu Yindi Foundation (YYF) at the Garma Festival in Gulkula, north-east Arnhem Land. Under the partnership AIEF will support YYF to develop programs which will lead to better educational outcomes for Yolngu children.

Yolngu leader and National Living Treasure Galarrwuy Yunupingu AM says a proper education enabled him to live in two worlds and lead in two worlds, and that today’s children must have the same opportunities to never forget who they are while taking their minds and talents to the highest level.

To commemorate its first 50 years in print, The Australian published a collector’s edition magazine showcasing the best stories and photos in the newspaper’s history and the 50 most influential Australians of that period.

The magazine gives the “last word” to AIEF Scholar, Lowanna Moran, who shares her vision for a future where all Indigenous children have access to a quality education in a “just and harmonious society, built on acceptance and appreciation of our first people and culture.”