From Containers to Community: A Collective Effort for Indigenous Education

From Containers to Community: A Collective Effort for Indigenous Education

by IEF-admin | Oct 18, 2025 | Impact stories

At the heart of the Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) is a passionate, volunteer-driven team. Each of us contributes our time, energy, and skills outside of our day jobs because we believe in the power of collective action and community. Our volunteer Board and...
The devastating impact of SUCs and why we’re working to turn trash into real-world impact

The devastating impact of SUCs and why we’re working to turn trash into real-world impact

by IEF-admin | Jul 11, 2025 | Impact stories

From a can of beer on the ground at a music festival in Australia, to one of the few remaining Sikerei in Mentawai, eating Sago in their Uma. A global economy intertwines those who’ve never met, in a hidden cause and effect. Plastic and aluminium Single Use Containers...
Support Indigenous Education through Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme

Support Indigenous Education through Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme

by IEF-admin | Jan 25, 2024 | Impact stories

Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme NSW and Victoria’s recently introduced Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) now allows people to deposit eligible containers (drink bottles/cans) at authorised Refund Centres for a 10c/container refund.  If using the CDS App to...

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