NEWS AND MEDIA

The Australian announces the outstanding results recorded in the 2013 AIEF Annual Report, including a new benchmark retention and Year 12 completion rate achieved by dedicated students like 2013 graduate, Mikasa Donald.

The Australian reports on the launch of the 2013 AIEF Annual Report during National Reconciliation Week, which included a speech by AIEF Scholarship Student Toby about his ancestor and Bunuba legend, Jandamarra.

An editorial in The Australian highlights AIEF’s new benchmark retention and Year 12 completion rate, pointing out that no other Indigenous education program has been as effective.

In The Weekend Australian, Federal Member for Hasluck Ken Wyatt AM, MP says AIEF is empowering Indigenous children through educational opportunities – just as he was empowered by his own education.

The Australian reports a new $1 million investment in AIEF by global software company, SAP, which will provide mentoring and career opportunities in addition to financial support for AIEF’s programs. Through its partnership with AIEF, SAP aims to encourage and support Indigenous students to pursue fulfilling careers, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Australian is celebrating its 50th birthday with 50 days of special features about the people and events that have shaped our nation for the past half century. The Weekend Australian kicks off the celebrations with a special supplement including a new campaign from AIEF, the official charity partner for The Australian’s 50th birthday.

2013 graduate Tim O’Connor speaks to The Australian about building a lasting relationship with his AIEF Mentor, who helped him make a successful transition from boarding school to university.

AIEF Scholarship Student Kalkani and his mentor from BP Australia, David speak to U on Sunday about the benefits of the AIEF Mentor Program.

An article in the Term 1 edition of Lights Out celebrates the growth of the AIEF Mentor Program and profiles Jim and Kai, one of the Program’s great success stories.

AIEF was presented with $20,000 by Robert Forrester, CEO and President of Newman’s Own Foundation and Deborra-Lee Furness at a cocktail reception to mark the 30th Anniversary of Paul Newman’s Own in Australia.

The joint winners of AIEF’s ‘If I were PM’ competition, AIEF scholarship student Riarna and AIEF Alumni Jerome, reflect on meetings with the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and senior politicians from both sides of the house.

On the eve of their trip to Canberra to meet the Prime Minister, AIEF scholars Riarna and Jerome told The Australian what they would do if they were the nation’s first Indigenous Prime Minister.