NEWS AND MEDIA

The Australian Weekend Magazine’s 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.

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.

Leo D’Angelo Fisher in Business Review Weekly features AIEF’s ‘Indigenous PM’ advertising campaign and the goal to educate 7000 Indigenous students.

The Weekend Australian features young Indigenous artist Claudia Moodoonuthi, who finished Year 12 at Clayfield College in 2012, supported by an AIEF scholarship.

Following the launch of the AIEF 2012 Annual Report, The Australian features key results showcased in the report, including the highest Year 12 completion rate of any federally funded program in the country.

Teresa Ooi in The Australian features notable guests at the 2012 Annual Report Launch, including AIEF Patron David Gonski AC and event host and Qantas CEO Alan Joyce.

The Australian features student Jayde Hagan, selected as one for five Indigenous students to receive an AIEF BHP Billiton Tertiary Scholarship.

In an opinion piece in The Weekend Australian, AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold discusses the need to engage the private sector in the pursuit of positive education outcomes for Indigenous students.

In a letter to the editor published in The Weekend Australian, more than 30 prominent and highly respected Australians call for support of AIEF’s goal to educate 7,000 Indigenous students.

Leo D’Angelo Fisher in Business Review Weekly features AIEF CEO Andrew Penfold as one of three corporate professionals who have successfully shifted their focus towards not-for-profit endeavours.

The Australian features AIEF Scholarship Student Ebithia Mills who is this week participating in the Learn Earn Legend! Work Exposure with Government program.

An editorial in The Australian discusses recent developments in Indigenous affairs as well as the success of the private sector in achieving gains for Australia’s Indigenous population.