News And Media

Talk must lead to action

Jemmason Power

Speech by 2011 graduate Jemmason Power at an event to launch News Corp Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan in Brisbane.

Thu 8 Sep 2016

The Weekend Australian – Scholarship opens kids’ eyes to all that is possible

Jennine Khalik

The Weekend Australian speaks to AIEF-BHP Billiton Scholarship Student Jasmin Barunga-Lutch and fellow AIEF Scholar, Jhdara Jones at the AIEF Year 12 Graduation ceremony for NSW, VIC and WA schools, hosted by the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove.

Mon 5 Sep 2016

What my Scholarship has meant to me

Latiesha Dunbar

Speech by Latiesha Dunbar at the Qantas Women of the Future Awards hosted by the Australian Women’s Weekly in Sydney.

Wed 31 Aug 2016

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