News And Media
The Australian – Mitch determined to match AIEF investment in success
Samantha Hutchinson
Commonwealth Bank CEO Ian Narev and Mitch Heritage, the first AIEF Alum to successfully apply for the bank’s prestigious graduate program, speak to The Australian about how AIEF is helping young Indigenous Australians turn their dreams into reality.
Sat 20 Aug 2016
The Australian – Program is transforming lives
The Australian calls on the federal government to support an AIEF proposal seeking funding tied to outcomes, under which AIEF would receive funding each time a student graduates from Year 12, with the funding to pay for the next student to enter the program.
Sat 20 Aug 2016
Becoming the best role model I can be
Gabrielle Ebsworth
Speech by 2015 graduate Gabrielle Ebsworth at an event marking NAIDOC Week in the Sydney office of AIEF Corporate Partner Perpetual.
Fri 8 Jul 2016
$1.3m investment in tertiary scholarships helps students achieve their dreams
Murrie Kemp
Speech by AIEF-Shalom Gamarada Scholarship Student Murrie Kemp at an event marking NAIDOC Week in the Sydney office of AIEF Corporate Partner HSBC.
Fri 8 Jul 2016
I can make a difference
Indiana Taylor-Stevens
Speech by 2015 graduate Indiana Taylor-Stevens at an event marking NAIDOC Week in the Melbourne office of AIEF Corporate Partner BP.
Wed 6 Jul 2016
The Weekend Australian – Business Pulse
Teresa Ooi
Business Pulse reports from the launch of the 2015 AIEF Annual Report, hosted by KPMG in Sydney.
Sat 28 May 2016
The Australian – Hopes of growth for scheme ensuring heritage and future
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Jaimee Moran is one of a record 100 AIEF graduates in 2015. The Australian reports that with substantial new investment, AIEF could scale to achieve benchmark outcomes for many more enthusiastic, hard working students just like her.
Wed 25 May 2016
Media Release: AIEF partners with UTS to create opportunities for Indigenous university students
The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and the University of Technology Sydney have announced a new partnership that will provide scholarships for Indigenous students at UTS.
Wed 20 Apr 2016
Pro Bono Australia News – Evolving Chair: Why Being Chair is not Mundane for Mundine
Xavier Smerdon
In an interview with Pro Bono Australia, AIEF Chair Warren Mundine discusses his role, AIEF’s work and why providing educational opportunities for Indigenous children is so important.
Fri 15 Apr 2016
The Australian – Closing the gap requires embracing success stories
Following the Prime Minister’s annual Closing the Gap statement to parliament The Australian calls on the federal government to continue to support AIEF because "success is what is needed to close the gap, and success should be shamelessly embraced and pursued."
Thu 11 Feb 2016
The Australian – Dreaming of a future that reconciles two worlds
Amos Aikman
Speaking to The Australian from their home in Mutijulu, in the shadow of Uluru, AIEF Scholarship Student Deon and his family say they hope his education at Sydney's Scots College, which is already inspiring cousins and friends, will equip him to one day lead the community.
Mon 14 Dec 2015
The Australian – In Freeman's footsteps, a path of endless possibilities
Gina Rushton
Edna Coolburra aspires to give back to her community after graduating last month on a scholarship provided by AIEF in partnership with the Cathy Freeman Foundation.
Thu 10 Dec 2015
