NEWS AND MEDIA

Journalist and broadcaster Jennifer Byrne says her education led to opportunities that have shaped the course of her life. In The Weekend Australian she says she’s backing AIEF to create opportunities “so young Indigenous Australians can keep kicking their own goals.”

AIEF Scholar Tristan from Lockhart River in Cape York is about to become the first person in his family to finish Year 12. His achievements have inspired his little brother Paddy, now in Year 9, to pursue his education alongside his brother at St Joseph’s Nudgee College in Brisbane.

As CEO of Qantas, Alan Joyce sees they power of education in his workforce every day. He says it has played a vital role in his own life and that Qantas is proud to support AIEF, an organisation which recognises the power of education to create opportunities for Indigenous Australians.

AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold comments on the results of the Remote Jobs and Communities Program.

Andrew Penfold writes that existing incentive schemes for teachers in remote Indigenous schools which encourage teachers to “serve time” should be changed to attract quality teaching and offer career advancement opportunities for teachers who achieve results.

John Eales AM believes education is an equaliser in society and a gateway to opportunity. In The Weekend Australian he says that he supports AIEF “because through education, they are ensuring equal opportunity in Australia”.

The Australian profiles five AIEF Scholars from east Arnhem Land whose traliblazing efforts The Scots College in Sydney have made them a source of inspiration for their communities.

Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry AO describes education as life changing – an experience that has changed her own life and the lives of others. In The Weekend Australian, she says AIEF is creating life changing experiences for young Indigenous Australians.

Ian Narev says that the opportunity to receive a high quality education should be available to all Australians. In The Weekend Australian the Commonwealth Bank CEO says that “as an Ambassador for AIEF, I have seen first-hand the wonderful impact that AIEF has on the lives of so many people”.

AIEF is honoured to announce the appointment of the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as its new Patron-in-Chief.

On the eve of graduation, Year 12 AIEF Scholarship Students James and Zieha speak to The Australian about their boarding school journeys and their dreams for the future.

Wallaby legend and NITV Sport Executive Producer Mark Ella AM says a proper education gave him the confidence to push himself in the sporting arena because he knew he had other options in life. In The Weekend Australian, Mark Ella says “AIEF recognises Indigenous students for their commitment to improving their own lives and providing leadership within their communities”.