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Since 1993 the Country Education Foundation has helped over 2500 rural and regional students pursue study and job opportunities.

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The Latest News from CEF

Jan

Media release – CEF LAUNCHES ITS 2015 UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE

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COUNTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ITS ‘2015 STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE’ – A RURAL TERTIARY STUDENTS GUIDE TO LIFE, THE UNI-VERSE AND EVERYTHING. Over the next few weeks, thousands of young people throughout Australia will be embarking on a new life-changing experience – their University or College education. They will also be facing a whole range of […] Read More ⇒

Dec

Gift wrapping for education

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In the spirit of Christmas giving, the lovely ladies from The Long Track Pantry in Jugiong, NSW are helping to raise funds and awareness for our foundation by offering gift wrapping with optional donation. We think they’re so gorgeous they’re almost too good to unwrap! Read More ⇒

Dec

Amy’s journey leads her home

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When Amy headed to uni in Brisbane with a grant from our foundation in Cunnamulla she had no idea that she’d be returning to teach at the local school and help run that same CEF committee. But, four years on, that’s exactly what she’s doing, and loving it. As a member of the Cunnamulla CEF […] Read More ⇒

Testimonials

"By supporting the Country Education Foundation (CEF) you will be helping to provide life-changing opportunities for disadvantaged rural students – and supporting rural communities across Australia. The CEF has lifted the lives of many and in the process lifted the fabric of rural and regional communities across the nation."

The Hon Tim Fischer AC, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia

"I send warm greetings to members of the Country Education Foundation... I am enormously proud of the work you do to encourage the personal growth and career development of students from country areas. You make an invaluable contribution to individual Australians national life."

The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO, former Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia

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