The media release issued by The Hon Peter Garrett MP announces AIEF’s achievement of the $40 million dollar funding target, matching a $20 million commitment by the federal government with $20 million raised through corporate and private donations.

On the front page, The Weekend Australian features AIEF’s achievement of its initial $40 million funding target. Through this fund, AIEF has supported nearly 300 Indigenous students to date, empowering them through quality education. One of these students is Kygim King, who is now studying Law at UTS in Sydney.

Management Today looks at the benefits of volunteering and pro-bono work for personal and professional development, featuring AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold.

The Australian Financial Review features an AIEF Food for Thought boardroom luncheon hosted by Paulo Maia, CEO of HSBC Bank Australia and AIEF Ambassador, with Indigenous students from St Catherine’s School, Waverley and The Scots School Albury.

The Australian’s editorial on federal government grants for initiatives that tackle Indigenous disadvantage, highlighting the success and efficiency of programs such as the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.

The Australian Boarding School Association magazine Lights Out explores the benefits of mentoring for Indigenous school students, featuring the successful AIEF Mentor Program.

The Sunday Telegraph features the launch of the AIEF 2011 Annual Report, where AIEF hosted almost 60 Indigenous students from all over Australian to acknowledge their achievements and celebrate the successes of AIEF’s programs.

Koori Mail reports on the announcement of a new five-year partnership between AIEF and Qantas.

The Australian Financial Review features Commonwealth Bank Chief Executive Ian Narev, who hosted four Indigenous students at an AIEF Food for Thought Boardroom Luncheon as part of the AIEF Pathways Program.

National Indigenous Times features the AIEF 2011 Annual Report launch focussing on WA student Jesse, who enjoyed his first plane trip to an exciting east coast adventure.