News and Media

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


Closing the gap in Indigenous education

Andrea Booth, Jason Thomas

Year 12 students Kalina and Mitchell speak to NITV News about what it means to be part of AIEF’s biggest graduating class to date.

Wed 4 Nov 2015


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


Lights Out – AIEF Compendium shares Indigenous education best practice with boarding schools nationwide

Drawing on the expertise of educators from more than 50 schools, the AIEF Compendium has the potential to scale opportunities and success rates in schools across Australia to the benefit of thousands more students than the 7,000 AIEF aims to support through its programs.

Mon 1 Jun 2015


The Australian – Goodes above the pack

Patricia Karvelas

Patricia Karvelas says strong support for GO Foundation co-founder Adam Goodes shows that the majority of Australians stand with Goodes, and against racism.

Sat 24 Oct 2015


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