GOVERNMENT INFORMATION PACK 2015

“I could not feel more proud of any initiative or project with which I have an association. It is a dream becoming reality.”

-Dame Marie Bashir AD, CVO

“I went to a lot of programs and camps as a kid and I got a lot out of them. The difference with AIME though is that it’s the same program that keeps working with the schools and keeps the kids accountable. Tracking the kids all the way through keeps the schools accountable also.”

-Mentor, Regional Victoria

AIME OVERVIEW AND SNAPSHOTAIME 2015 UNIVERSITY SITESHOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?FURTHER PROGRAM INFORMATIONHOW ARE SCHOOLS, MENTORS AND MENTEES RECRUITED? FACTORS THAT DISTINGUISH AIMEAIME PARTNERSUNIVERSITY PARTNERS AND BOARD DIRECTORSANNUAL EXPENSES AND IN-KIND SUPPORT CONTACT

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AIME mentors training at Grif!th University

WHAT IS AIME? AIME provides a structured educational program for Indigenous kids to access throughout their high school experience. Students completing the program are proven to !nish school and transition to university, training, further education and employment at the same rate as every Australian child – effectively closing the gap in educational outcomes.

AIME has three delivery modes:

• The AIME Institute delivered on campus at our partner universities.

• Tutor Squads deployed in schools with university student mentors.

• One-to-one coaching, with post-school transition and career support.

THE IMPACT• Almost 100% progression rates from Years 7 to 10

• 94.8% of AIME kids progressed from Year 10 to Year 11, which is higher than Australia’s non-Indigenous rate of 94.7%

• 93.2% of our Year 12 kids completed school, which is 6.7% above Australia’s non-Indigenous rate of 86.5%

For more head to reports.aimementoring.com/2014

THE PASTAIME started in 2005, when 25 university student mentors walked down the road to a local high school in Redfern to meet with 25 Indigenous student mentees.

THE PRESENTIn 2015, AIME is connecting approximately 4,500 mentees with 1,600 mentors across 37 locations. We are doing this in partnership with 18 Australian universities.

THE FUTUREBy 2018, AIME will reach 10,000 Indigenous kids each year and have every one of those kids transitioning to university, employment, training or further education at the same rate as every Australian child.

SNAPSHOT 2015

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86.5%

93.2%58.5%INDIGENOUS RATE

AIME RATE

NON-INDIGENOUS RATE

Indigenous kids are born superheroes, we just show them how to !y.

“AIME has inspired me to focus on school and get a better job. It also reduces my stress about homework and other things that stress me out.”

-Year 11 AIME Mentee, Rockhampton

“The best thing I did at AIME was talk about my future, knowing I have support, and !guring out a path after high school.”

-AIME Mentee

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY (ROCKHAMPTON/GLADSTONE)

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

BOND UNIVERSITY

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY (GOLD COAST/LISMORE/COFFS HARBOUR)

THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG(WOLLONGONG/SHOALHAVEN/ BATEMANS BAY/BEGA)

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

MONASH UNIVERSITY(BERWICK/CLAYTON/PENINSULA) RMIT UNIVERSITY

(CITY/BUNDOORA)

FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA(BALLARAT/GIPPSLAND)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA(MAWSON LAKES/ CITY WEST/WHYALA)

EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY(JOONDALUP/ MOUNT LAWLEY)

EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY(BUNBURY)

CURTIN UNIVERSITY

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME(FREMANTLE)

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY(SOUTH STREET/ROCKINGHAM)

“UniSA is so proud to be involved in the AIME Program and I can’t recommend it highly enough to other potential partners. We can see tangible results, connections and a massive return on effort for everyone who takes part.”

-Professor David Lloyd, Vice Chancellor, University of South Australia

2015 UNIVERSITY SITES

AIME is based at university campuses around Australia. In 2015 there are 18 university partners across 37 campuses, which form the base for programs that are able to reach out and engage schools that are within a 2-hour radius of each campus.

Who runs the Program? At each university there is a Program Co-ordinator who is responsible for the recruitment of both university student volunteer mentors and also the Indigenous high school student mentees.

How does the program actually work? AIME has three delivery modes:

1. The AIME Institute offers six different courses tailored for each speci!c high school year group, featuring 49 unique modules – each one hour in length. "Many of the modules provide launch pads for real life opportunities for the students to extend themselves through, for example, internships for artists, performance opportunities for musicians, ambassador programs and more.

The content for The Institute has been designed and developed by Indigenous young people since 2005 and each year is enhanced and improved thanks to the input from our mentees and mentors.

2. The Tutor Squad program features our trained university mentors who head out to local schools to provide free academic support throughout Terms 2 and 3 of the high school year.

3. Post-school transition support features the AIME team developing strong relationships with students so that when it comes to their senior years we can provide the best possible advice, support and targeted opportunities for each Indigenous student to be able to transition into university, employment, training or further training, post Year 12.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?

AIME mentee and mentor working through the AIME Textbook at the University of Wollongong

FURTHER PROGRAM INFORMATION

What content is in the AIME Institute modules?

Year 7: Maths + Science + Handball = FUN

(3 x 1-hour modules)

Through the lens of handball we help the kids unlock the magic of maths and science to light the spark as they begin their journey with the subjects that so many Indigenous kids turn away from.

Year 8: Game Theory (developed with the support of Google)(3 x 1-hour modules)

Using gaming (video and game theory - not gambling), we teach the kids maths and engineering. We work through principles of probability, design thinking, negotiation and innovation. In 2015, 10 kids from the Game Theory modules from across Australia will have the chance to come to Sydney and work with a game development company to build a game to make maths and science cool for Indigenous kids.

Year 9: Engagment (15 x 1-hour modules)

This program is all about connecting the kids with who they are, giving them the chance to express themselves, and to understand the world around them. Modules include:

• Identity - where we establish that to be Indigenous means to be successful and work with the kids on aligning their sense of identity with values of pride, strength, and positivity

• Pathways to Success - A press conference with local successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• Drama - Over 2 sessions the kids write, rehearse and perform their own short play. This is about showing there is no shame at AIME and giving the kids the chance to come out of their skin, so they have more con!dence asking questions and speaking up in their classroom. The long game for some of these arts-based sessions is to also build the kids’ self esteem, ability to communicate and generally handle life outside and after school.

Year 10: Leadership(15 x 1-hour modules)

This stream focuses on getting the kids to start stepping up as leaders. Here are some examples of what we do:

• Imagine What’s Possible: mentees write, rehearse and deliver their speech as the !rst Indigenous Prime Minister

• Racism: we tackle a couple of different scenarios around

racism and give the kids a safe space to talk about what’s happened to them and then think about how we can create safer environments, educate others, and try to understand more about people who are different

• AIME’s Got Game - a talent competition that leads into the AGG campaign where the top 50 mentee performances go online for the country to share the magic. This is also delivered with year 9 students. The top students are #own to Sydney with their families to work with Australia’s leading artists.

Year 11: It’s Cool to Be Kind (9 x 1-hour modules)

Believe it or not, we go head-on at making kindness and caring cool - #ying a little in the face of the apathetic teenager gig!

• The Power of Thank You - kids get the chance to thank people in their lives for what they have done for them. A lesson in empathy, respect and showing the power of vulnerability and generosity in building powerful relationships

• Happy 60th - the kids get the chance to celebrate their 60th birthday a bit early, and write the speech they would love to hear delivered at their 60th birthday party. They think long-term about the life they want to live and the person they want to become

• Windows to the Future - The kids get to speed date people from a variety of careers to ask questions about life after year 12 and start thinking about where they want to land.

What other support does AIME provide?

Tutor Squads

This program features our trained university mentors who head out to local schools to provide free academic support. Sessions typically run directly after school, during school term.

One-on-one coaching and career support for post-school transitions

AIME gets to know the kids throughout their high schooling experience, so that when it comes to their senior years we can provide the best possible advice, support and targeted opportunities for each Indigenous student to be able to transition into uni, employment, training or further education after year 12. In each region our locally-based staff work with students to identify opportunities and support them to make a successful entry into their chosen pathway. This support continues for 6 months after they !nish school.

HOW ARE SCHOOLS SELECTED FOR THE PROGRAM? Schools are selected in consultation with the local Indigenous community, the relevant Department of Education, the university and other groups, such as local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education groups.

HOW ARE MENTEES (INDIGENOUS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) SELECTED? AIME team members meet with staff at partner schools and pitch the bene!ts of participating in the program to the Indigenous high school students at each school. Mentees must receive parental / carer permission to participate.

There are no academic criteria for participation in the program.

HOW ARE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RECRUITED FOR THE PROGRAM? University students are recruited through face-to-face pitching at lectures, tutorials and at on-campus events such as O-Week, and this is complimented by AIME’s online recruitment strategy.

ARE ALL MENTORS INDIGENOUS? No. 90% of Mentors with AIME are non-Indigenous and are from all backgrounds and faculties.

HOW ARE UNIVERSITY MENTORS TRAINED FOR THE PROGRAM? All mentors undergo training as well as the relevant state Working With Children checks. Mentor training is conducted in two stages, !rst online and then face-to-face. Training is also customised for the particular stream that mentors participate in eg. AIME Institute or Tutor Squads.

WHO DELIVERS THE PROGRAM? The program is delivered by AIME staff who are typically youthful Indigenous university graduates or outstanding young people.

HOW ARE SCHOOLS, MENTORS AND MENTEES RECRUITED?

5 DISTINGUISHING FACTORS

1. AIME has clear measures of success and a proven track record of results.

AIME measures school progressions, Year 12 completion rates and university admissions for our students. We also track students who progress into further education, training or employment.

Each year AIME reports to its stakeholders on these progression and admission rates for program participants. This same reporting framework is applied across all AIME Centres to indicators of genuine educational success and measurable benchmarks.

These results are published annually in our Annual Reports and are independently veri!ed by KPMG.

Since 2005 AIME has signi!cantly impacted upon progression and completion rates of Indigenous students involved in the program.

In 2014 AIME mentees progressed through from year 7 to year 10 at nearly 100%. AIME student progressions from year 10 to year completion were at similar or higher rates than non-Indigenous students.

This is made more impressive by the fact that majority of students attend schools that are below average on ICSEA value system. 73% of AIME students in 2014 made a successful transition to positive post school pathway which is de!ned as university, further education or employment. This is again comparable to the non-Indigenous rates and way ahead of the Indigenous rates which show less than 50% of Indigenous youth in this age bracket in either study or employment.

Refer AIME Annual Reports for Full Details

2. AIME is backed by independent research.

In 2012 the Federal Government, through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), provided funding for independent research into the effectiveness and outcomes of the AIME Programs. The research was undertaken jointly by the University of Wollongong and the University of Western Sydney.

In 2013 the research has indicated that AIME is achieving positive results; working successfully in a complex environment; and making a difference in education and other associated areas for the Indigenous young people engaged in the AIME programs.

In reference to our student mentees, the assessment found that AIME positively impacted their:

• Strength and resilience

• Pride in being Indigenous

• Ability to make strong connections with Indigenous peers, role models and culture

• Aspirations and engagement for !nishing school

• Aspirations for continuing to further study

• School retention rates

The overarching positivity to emerge from the quantitative data combined with the qualitative !ndings suggests that the AIME program “is effective in strengthening and solidifying the mentees’ aspirations, sense of engagement, and sense of identity.”

FACTORS THAT DISTINGUISH AIME

3. AIME has a proven Ability to Scale across diverse regional areas.

AIME began in 2005 with 25 Indigenous high school students, 25 university student volunteers, one school and one university. In 2015 the AIME program is operating across 18 universities at 37 campuses in six states and territories of Australia, with more than 4,500 Indigenous high school student participants. This includes a mix of urban and rural areas.

AIME has produced results for these students across very different university and demographic regions. Our university partners range from major universities in capital cities such as The University of Sydney to regional campuses of smaller universities such as Central Queensland University.

Importantly AIME has maintained consistently strong progression results though our this expansion.

Refer page 4 for the map of existing AIME sites.

4. AIME is the most cost-e!ective program in Australia.

The AIME program is the most cost-effective in Australia with a total annual cost of less than $3,000 per Indigenous high school student.

AIME has achieved this through applying rigorous business principles to running the program as well as leveraging huge in-kind support, particularly through the university student mentors who volunteer their time. In 2014 there was 28,400 hours of volunteer support generated.

An independent economic evaluation by KPMG indicates that for every $1 spent on the AIME program a $7 bene!t is generated for the economy. This bene!t is through increased employment rates and earnings.

The evaluation did not extend to include the correlated economic bene!ts and reduced costs associated with the impact of increased employment and earnings on better health outcomes and lower incarceration rates. An expanded research focus would have seen the return on investment !gure increase further.

5. Indigenous Founded and Run.

Jack Manning Bancroft founded AIME in 2005 as a 19 year-old Aboriginal student at The University of Sydney. In 2008 AIME became a registered charity and an Indigenous corporation with a majority of Indigenous Board Directors and Members.

The affect of this #ows through to the program and is best described in the Australian Story interview with a former Mentee, Alicia Johnson, who is now studying at The University of Sydney:

“What I think makes AIME so good is it was developed and created by an Indigenous youth, for Indigenous youth. And other people ask me about the program and ask me about my involvement and I just say, “It’s made for us, pretty much by us and that’s why I believe it’s so successful.” It’s not someone trying to save us. It’s not someone trying to tell us what to do; it’s about giving us self-determination and hope.”

Being developed by a young Indigenous man for Indigenous children to succeed gives the AIME program an increased sense of community ownership and pride.

AIME is a community organisation, with headquarters at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern; a short distance from where the AIME program !rst began.

FACTORS THAT DISTINGUISH AIME

It is a combination of Australia’s leading corporations and philanthropic foundations that support AIME to grow. AIME’s National Partners are listed below and all give in excess of $100,000 annually.

In some cases AIME is supported by local speci!c site funders.

AIME also undertakes it’s own fundraising efforts, which are now generating close to $1 million annually, ie. The AIME Gala Ball and National Hoodie Day.

The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet supports two speci!c regions - the NSW South Coast and South East Queensland.

AIME’S NATIONAL PARTNERS

AIME PARTNERS

FOUNDATIONBRYANTHE

AIME mentees at the inaugural sky high mentoring session at 30,000 feet

AIME UNIVERSITY PARTNERS

UNI PARTNERS AND BOARD DIRECTORS

BRONWYN BANCROFT PROFESSOR NGIARE BROWNPROFESSOR PAUL CHANDLERPHILIP CLARK AMEMMA HOGAN

GEOFF LOVELL JEFF MCMULLEN AMMAYRAH SONTERTANISHA STANTON

AIME BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AIME GOVERNANCE

AIME has a strong and open focus on governance and in 2014 was a !nalist in Reconciliation Australia’s Indigenous Governance Awards. Our Board Directors are listed below:

Program Co-ordinators (PC’s)

Regional Centre Manager

Indigenous Presenters

Program Co-ordinator Assistants

Staff Training & Development

Session Speci!c expenses

Multimedia / Website / IT / Content production

Program Development & Support

Research

Partnerships Team

Fundraising Expenses

Finance & Accounts

Total

Locally based person who manages the program

Manages 2-3 university sites

Includes both local casual presenters and AIME national presenters who deliver the content of the program

Locally based staff that support the Program Co-ordinator

Includes internal & externally delivered learning & development

Main expenses are insurance, catering, mentor uniforms and other program materials Includes development of world-class multimedia and online presence Development of content and oversight of the program nationally Includes internal research director & external research projects, as well as maintaining AIME databases Responsible for securing corporate, philanthropic and other external !nancial support

Includes AIME Gala Ball and other fundraising initiatives

Allows program team to focus on program delivery on the ground

$70,000

$30,000

$30,000

$20,000

$30,000

$70,000

$40,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

$10,000

$10,000

$400,000

In addition to the above !nancial expenses, there is also signi!cant in-kind support generated per site.

ANNUAL EXPENDITURE AT AN INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITY SITEThe expenditure below is a guide for an AIME site that typically engages 100-150 students.

An AIME Centre, which engages four times the number of students (400-600), can be achieved for only double the costs below, ie. $800,00.

The exact costing and number of students engaged vary with a number of factors speci!c to each location.

Volunteer Mentors and Guests

Schools - Transport, venues and teacher relief

University Of!ce and Venues

Professional Services - Includes audit & assurance services by KPMG, Legal support from Baker & McKenzieOther - Includes #ights from Virgin Australia and accommodation through Accor

$100,000

$60,000

$30,000

$40,000

$20,000

Total $250,000

ANNUAL IN-KIND SUPPORT AT AN INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITY SITE

ANNUAL EXPENDITURE AND IN-KIND SUPPORT

“AIME just changes your whole outlook on life” -Year 11 mentee Victoria

CONTACT:Adam Linforth

Finance Director

al@aimementoring.com

0403 691 085