News and Media
The Australian Define goals and plan how to get there
Andrew Penfold
Andrew Penfold says a clear and measurable definition of success is the essential first step towards improving educational outcomes in Australian schools.
Mon 19 Oct 2015
The Australian Fund heavyweights unite in power of good
Kylar Loussikian
The Weekend Australian profiles the Future Generation Investment Company, a listed investment vehicle with fund managers that forego their fees so the company can commit to donate 1% of its assets to Australian charities including AIEF each year.
Mon 19 Oct 2015
The Australian Lose red tape to lift outcomes
Andrew Penfold
Andrew Penfold says Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbulls business background bodes well for meaningful progress in Indigenous affairs.
Fri 2 Oct 2015
The Australian Mob motivation an aid to realising potential
Gina Rushton
AIEF Alum and Our Mob Teach forum guest speaker Sarah Treacy talks to The Australian about her commitment to teaching in remote Kimberley communities.
Fri 2 Oct 2015
The Australian Stay strong and resilient, Peta Credlin tells young women
Gina Rushton
AIEF Alumni Kygim and Sarah share their goals after hearing from inspiring women, including Peta Credlin, at The Australian Women’s Weekly Women of the Future Awards in Sydney.
Wed 23 Sep 2015
Exercise First Look gives students an insight into ADF careers
From Friday 28 to Saturday 29 August, 13 AIEF Scholarship students in Years 10, 11 and 12 participated in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Exercise First Look at the Royal Military College Duntroon and the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). The exercise, which included team building activities and a tour of the ADFA Open […]
Tue 1 Sep 2015
The Weekend Australian Marching to the beat of an inspirational drum
Jessica Rapana
The Weekend Australian profiles aspiring Army doctor Mary Kerr, one of 14 AIEF Scholarship Students who attended the 2015 Australian Defence Force Exercise First Look, and AIEF Alum Lieutenant Thomas Boase, one of the serving members leading the exercise.
Mon 31 Aug 2015
The Australian Brindabella provides platform for kids who harbour hope
Simon King
AIEF Scholarship Students and Alumni enjoyed a sunset sail on Sydney to Hobart yacht race winner Brindabella thanks to AIEF Corporate Partner KPMG.
Wed 8 Apr 2015
Occasional address by Andrew Penfold AM UTS Law graduation ceremony
Andrew Penfold
AIEF Executive Director and UTS Alum Andrew Penfolds address at the UTS Law graduation ceremony, 30 April 2015.
Thu 30 Apr 2015
The Sydney Morning Herald Learning Curve: Swans greats find own way of ‘giving back’
David Sygall
Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin on the experiences that inspired them to establish the GO Foundation, which offers the AIEF-GO Foundation Scholarship for Indigenous days students in partnership with AIEF.
Fri 29 May 2015
PM launches Compendium of best practice
On 20 May the Prime Minister launched a ground-breaking guide to best practice in Indigenous education, produced by AIEF with the support of HSBC Bank.
Wed 20 May 2015
The Weekend Australian Tyrones second home is where hope lives
Gina Rushton
AIEF Scholarship Student Tyrone Kay describes St Gregorys College Campbelltown as a second home. On the eve of the launch of the AIEF Compendium, The Weekend Australian speaks to contributing educator Matt Brennan about how St Gregorys achieves successful outcomes with Indigenous students and AIEF Projects Director Renée Coffey about the objectives of the AIEF […]
Sat 16 May 2015