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AIEF IS HIRING: We're looking for committed, hardworking, passionate people to join the team: aief.com.au/about/work/ #jobs #careers

@helenmccabe Thank you so much for your support Helen. It fills us with pride to be able to help equip the emerging generation of young women (and men) with the skills and education to go forward as leaders and flourish.

AIEF helps foster some of the most remarkable young women in this country. #AIEF #futurewomen

Helping Indigenous students choose the futures they aspire to is at the heart of AIEF’s mission, writes Executive Director @AndrewPenfold in @australian: ow.ly/9IJJ50FeD4L #IndigenousEducation #ChangingOurNation

The appalling Indigenous school attendance rates in remote NT in 2020 stand in stark contrast to the outstanding 99% retention and completion rate achieved by AIEF students from remote communities in the same year. Read more in @australian: theaustralian.com.au/nation/student…

In 2007 Andrew Penfold, with his wife Michelle, established the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation @AIEFoundation Through his five choices Andrew tells the story of their nation changing work - and the surprising, tragic and moving events on the journey to his role today.

Congratulations to all the new prefects and student leaders for 2021! Here are just a couple of our AIEF Scholarship Students who will continue to demonstrate tenacity and determination as they fulfil their leadership roles at our AIEF Partner Schools. #ChangingTheNation

AIEF IS HIRING: We're looking for a Fundraising Executive, based in our Sydney office, to support the fundraising team to provide high quality and satisfying interactions for donors of all levels. For more information: aief.com.au/about/work/ #jobpostings

Almost all AIEF Tertiary Alumni are employed following the completion of their studies, successfully transitioning into industries from education to defence, law, emergency services and creative arts. Read more in the independent KPMG Evaluation Report: bit.ly/2TpBNW2

Congratulations to AIEF Scholarship Graduate Darryl (@IpswichGrammar, 2020) who has been selected for the National Indigenous Football Championships open age team. Darryl is a passionate player, looking forward to the challenge of high-end competition. Impressive work, Darryl!

“The best thing I have learned from my mentor is that there are no limits on how far I can go.” AIEF Mentor pair Taryn (Class of 2020) and Merydith Clark from @HSBC_AUS are learning and growing together. Read more: bit.ly/3nl5a8t #Mentoring #ChangingTheNation

Have you seen Changing Our Nation yet? It’s been one month since the documentary premiered on @SkyNewsAust, hosted by @VonOKeefe and featuring some of our outstanding AIEF Scholarship Students. Click here to watch it free online: ow.ly/zIxt50D31XA #IndigenousEducation

Meet Siegfried from Thursday Island who completed Year 12 @NudgeeCollege in 2019 on an AIEF Scholarship. He is proud to be following his dream of studying Engineering at University. Read more: bit.ly/35dYBhD #ChangingTheNation #IndigenousEducation

AIEF Alumni are provided opportunities to build communication skills, explore creative outlets, form networks, and build a strong public profile. These activities support their professional development and help define their career and employment goals. #ChangingTheNation

Our alumni find that AIEF activities have profound and lasting impacts on their leadership skills and confidence, as seen in the external evaluation undertaken by KPMG: bit.ly/2TpBNW2

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2021! We're looking forward to a great year ahead, working to support Indigenous students achieve outstanding outcomes in education and beyond. #ChangingTheNation

The team at the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation wish you all a safe and happy holidays. We hope you enjoy a relaxing break!

We’re proud to work with some of Australia’s leading schools and universities to support Indigenous students gain access to quality education and employment. We thank the entire ecosystem of teachers, staff and pastoral carers for supporting students throughout this unique year.

AIEF would not be where it is today without the support of our Board, Corporate and Foundation Partners, Donors and Volunteers. In a year like no other, we send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who continues to support our vision to help young Indigenous students change the nation!

Students who complete Year 12 on an AIEF Scholarship are 4 times as likely to enter university education than the Indigenous population overall. These incredible outcomes, detailed in the recent KPMG Evaluation Report, show how AIEF is #ChangingTheNation: bit.ly/2TpBNW2

Mitchell Heritage finished university on an AIEF Scholarship and now works @CommBank. Mitchell appears in the @SkyNewsAust documentary Changing Our Nation which you can watch here: skynews.com.au/details/_62150…