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The Australian Finishing school is a family first
Justine Ferrari
The Australian features cousins Jerome Pang and Chloe Cameron, who are both graduating Year 12 with the support of AIEF.
Tue 12 Nov 2013
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Media Release: David Gonski AC becomes a Patron of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation
Fri 11 Jan 2013
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The Australian Boarding school mould Arthur for success
Mitchell Nadin
The Australian features Indigenous student Arthur from St Gregorys College Campbelltown, who is one of over 60 students on AIEF scholarships who are commencing their senior year of secondary school this term.
Mon 21 Jan 2013
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The Australian Practical steps closing the gap
In the editorial, The Australian highlights the achievements as well as the challenges of the Close the Gap initiative, featuring AIEF as a positive example of proven results.
Thu 7 Feb 2013
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The Weekend Australian From locked-up to looking up…
Rick Morton
The Weekend Australian features AIEF graduates Nahdia and Sarah, who are well on track to achieve their dreams.
Sat 9 Feb 2013
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The Australian From start to finish: why Katie’s now a pioneer for indigenous students
Justine Ferrari
On the front page of The Australian, Justine Ferrari features Indigenous student Katie Prince, who is on track to complete Year 12 this year, supported by an AIEF scholarship. Indigenous Year 12 retention rates have reached an all-time high of 51.1% in 2012, according to recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.
Thu 21 Mar 2013
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The Australian Funds for Aboriginal Body Are Safe: Libs
Sid Maher
The Australian reports on a statement by Tony Abbott declaring that government funding for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation will be safe if the Coalition wins the next election.
Mon 22 Apr 2013
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Qantas The Australian Way – Supporting Indigenous Education
The Qantas in-flight magazine Australian Way features the upcoming 2012 AIEF Annual Report Launch, to be held at the Qantas Centre of Service Excellence.
Wed 1 May 2013
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The Weekend Australian – Funds secure lifetime of opportunity
Patricia Karvelas
On the front page, The Weekend Australian features AIEF student Avea and her sister Siale, who are among the hundreds of recipients of an AIEF scholarship. Thanks to a $10 million funding boost announced by the government today, many more Indigenous students will have opportunities like Avea and Siale.
Sat 11 May 2013
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The Weekend Australian – Our solution’s not the only answer, but it absolutely works
Andrew Penfold
In an opinion piece in The Australian, AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold highlights the importance of improving education outcomes for all Indigenous students across Australia and shows that AIEF is one part of the solution, with a proven track record of outcomes and success.
Sat 11 May 2013
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The Weekend Australian Magazine – 10 Questions, Andrew Penfold
Jill Rowbotham
The Australian Weekend Magazines section 10 Questions interviews AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold about how his personal background inspired him to set up AIEF and keep working towards the goal to empower Indigenous children to build a bright future.
Sat 11 May 2013
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The Australian – Demand for scholarship soars
Sarah Elks
Following the government’s $10 million funding boost on the weekend, The Australian reports on AIEF’s plans to raise a total of $100 million to meet the demand for open doors to quality education.
Mon 13 May 2013