News And Media

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

The Australian – Tea and selfies: PM makes their day

Rosie Lewis

AIEF Scholarship Student Wyatt and AIEF-BHP Billiton Scholarship Student Matthew reflect on an unforgettable day at Parliament House.

Wed 25 Nov 2015

The Australian – If they were prime minister: the gap stops here

Rosie Lewis

Joint winners of the "If I were Prime Minister" competition, AIEF Scholarship Student Wyatt and and AIEF-BHP Billiton Scholarship Student Matthew, share their vision for the nation in the lead up to meetings with the Prime Minister and other senior politicians.

Tue 24 Nov 2015