Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is a joint activity with Asialink to promote Asian literacy within Australian schools. AEF strives for Asian literacy not only in language, but knowledge in geography, history, literature, mathematics, science and culture. Together with Asialink, AEF offers a multitude of programs for educators and principals to travel to the Asia, thereby expanding their knowledge in the region.

A major initiative of AEF is the Asia Literacy Ambassadors program, which partners professional business leaders with Australia’s education network especially at the secondary level. By sharing their stories, these skilled professionals educate students about the larger scope of employment opportunities available to Asia engaged individuals. I am delighted to be a part of this program and recommend others who have relevant Asian experience and credentials to consider making a personal contribution to enhancing Australia’s engagement with Asia in the spirit of the broader theme of Australia in the Asian Century.

http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/teachers/school_business_partnerships/for_schools/search_for_an_ambassador.html?AmbassID=11122

http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/

http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/default.asp

David Twine, Aust Ambassador Profile, Asialink and AEF