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CEF Student Stories
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Snow Foundation backs more regional youth by extending partnership
September 30, 2024
Snow Foundation backs more regional youth by extending partnership
We acknowledge the passing of Terry Snow AM, Snow Foundation founder. Terry was deeply committed…
Increase Your Impact with Annual Matched Giving Campaign
September 2, 2024
Increase Your Impact with Annual Matched Giving Campaign
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to announce its local foundation Matched Giving…
CAANZ–CEF Scholarship Accounts for Study Costs for Logan
August 30, 2024
CAANZ–CEF Scholarship Accounts for Study Costs for Logan
For 2024 CAANZ–CEF Scholarship recipient, Logan Haslam, the transition from high school to university has…
Boot Bash Campaign Provides More Than $170,000 in Top-Ups for CEF Students
Students supported by CEF this year have been given a boost, with a total of…
Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards
August 23, 2024
Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards
This year, Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has combined its two main annual awards,…
St Andrew’s scholarships unlock a strong community for regional youth
The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF), alongside their longtime partner, St Andrew’s College, is…
Dunmore Lang College – CEF Scholarship Makes Law Degree Possible for Pria
For CEF Griffith law student, Pria Cerato, her Dunmore Lang College – CEF scholarship provided…
Findex Scholarships help CEF students get down to business
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and Findex Community Fund are excited to announce its…
Sancta is the home away from home regional young women need
For Country Education Foundation of Australia student, Bridget Ritter, needing to relocate 700km from Collarenebri…
Audi Foundation and CEF continue to drive for student success
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and longstanding partner, Audi Foundation are excited to announce…
How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams
June 12, 2024
How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams
Menindee is a small town in far west New South Wales, with a population of…
ICMS Scholarship Ignites International Dreams for Isabella Webster
For Isabella Webster, the idea of starting full time studies in event management in Sydney…
Open Roads for Rural and Regional Youth with Matched Donations this End of Financial Year
June 1, 2024
Open Roads for Rural and Regional Youth with Matched Donations this End of Financial Year
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has announced a matched giving campaign this End of…
Longstanding Board Member Katie Walker stands down after 20 years
It is undoubtedly clear that Katie Walker has had a remarkable influence on the educational…
Country Education Foundation of Port Lincoln Launches
Youth in Port Lincoln will now have access to much needed support to help them…
Evidence there’s Something for Everyone as CEF Alumni Give by Volunteering
Whether it’s helping with social media, taking photos, working on a barbeque or being a…
Meet CEF Alumnus and Volunteer Lachie Barrett
May 24, 2024
Meet CEF Alumnus and Volunteer Lachie Barrett
Lachie Barrett has given back to CEF, a foundation that gave so much to him…
Meet CEF Alumna and Volunteer Heather Walker
May 22, 2024
Meet CEF Alumna and Volunteer Heather Walker
Heather Walker has given back to CEF, a foundation that gave so much to her…
Meet CEF Alumna and Volunteer Anjali Williams
May 21, 2024
Meet CEF Alumna and Volunteer Anjali Williams
Anjali Williams has given back to CEF, a foundation that gave so much to her…
There is Something for Everyone; Have you ever Thought about being a CEF Volunteer?
Have you got a passion and interest in regional youth, education outcomes and seeing and…
Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF
April 19, 2024
Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF
Students from rural and regional areas will benefit from over $6000 that was raised for…
CEF Mentor Program 2024: Meet the Mentors from AuctionsPlus
April 18, 2024
CEF Mentor Program 2024: Meet the Mentors from AuctionsPlus
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to announce that AuctionsPlus is joining forces…
Alumni Profile April 2024: Kelly Easey
April 15, 2024
Alumni Profile April 2024: Kelly Easey
Kelly has come a long way since receiving grant and scholarship funding from CEF in…
CEF Gives Aspiring Country Uni Students the Chance to Explore Charles Sturt Wagga Wagga
April 8, 2024
CEF Gives Aspiring Country Uni Students the Chance to Explore Charles Sturt Wagga Wagga
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has made it possible for dozens of aspiring country…
Mentor Program – Session Two Intake now open
April 5, 2024
Mentor Program – Session Two Intake now open
Are you in your final year of study or early into your career and requiring…
Mental Health First Aid Training possible thanks to ‘Hand to the Land’ Fundraiser
Victoria Walker knows all too well the devastating impact mental health challenges can have in…
Communities Across Australia Kick It For Education Equality
March 25, 2024
Communities Across Australia Kick It For Education Equality
Over 30 events were held by workplaces, schools and universities during the inaugural CEF ‘Boot…
Inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ Charity Auction a Scooting Success
March 23, 2024
Inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ Charity Auction a Scooting Success
Over $29,000 will help rural and regional students give the cost-of-living crisis ‘the boot’ following…
CEF Helps Chelsea Stevenson Give Cost-Of-Living The Boot
February 29, 2024
CEF Helps Chelsea Stevenson Give Cost-Of-Living The Boot
Country Education of Australia (CEF) is aiming to help hundreds of rural and regional youth…
CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus
January 24, 2024
CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to announce it will hold its first…
Taking A Stand For CEF: University Students Use Project As Fundraiser
A group of Bond University students are taking a stand for regional students, selecting Country…
Save The Date: CEF To Kick Off Boot Bash In March
January 7, 2024
Save The Date: CEF To Kick Off Boot Bash In March
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to kick off the inaugural CEF Boot…
CEF Announces New Accommodation Partnership with Sancta Sophia College
December 20, 2023
CEF Announces New Accommodation Partnership with Sancta Sophia College
Female students supported by Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) now have more accommodation options…
Three Rivers Department of Rural Health Targets Better Health for the Regions
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) education partner Charles Sturt University’s Three Rivers Department of…
Heather Walker and Georgia Ditchfield Take Out Galah – CEF Photography Prize
Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Heather Walker and Georgia Ditchfield have taken out the…
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Ilona Gray
December 5, 2023
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Ilona Gray
Growing up wasn't as simple as most for Ilona. Born in Northern Ireland, she spent…
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Heather Walker
December 5, 2023
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Heather Walker
Heather Walker is one of the brightest and most committed young ladies you could meet.…
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Chloe Wilson
December 5, 2023
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Chloe Wilson
Chloe has come a very long way from farm life in her home town of…
Braidwood Shearer Takes Out CEF Community Alumni Champion Award
December 5, 2023
Braidwood Shearer Takes Out CEF Community Alumni Champion Award
Braidwood sheep shearer Lochie Ramm has taken out the Country Education Foundation of Australia’s Community…
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Inga Neilsen
December 1, 2023
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Inga Neilsen
Growing up in little old Braidwood, a town of just 1000 people located west of…
Donors Dig Deep To Raise Staggering $453,412 For Matched Giving
November 16, 2023
Donors Dig Deep To Raise Staggering $453,412 For Matched Giving
Donors right across Australia have dug deep for the local foundations of the Country Education…
“A Profound Impact”: CEF Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Country Youth
November 15, 2023
“A Profound Impact”: CEF Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Country Youth
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) Chairman Nick Burton Taylor, AM, has described CEF as…
Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Chris Mercer
November 3, 2023
Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Chris Mercer
Chris Mercer has come a very long way since he received a grant from his…
Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Richard Austin
October 27, 2023
Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Richard Austin
Richard Austin is one of Australia’s leading management and business development experts. After leading Mutual…
CEF Announces CEF Extra Scholarships for 2024
October 25, 2023
CEF Announces CEF Extra Scholarships for 2024
You might notice we have had a brand refresh for our national Scholarships program. Rest…
“Made us feel ‘thought of’”: Alison Southwell Reflects on CEF Impact 23 Years Later
October 24, 2023
“Made us feel ‘thought of’”: Alison Southwell Reflects on CEF Impact 23 Years Later
For Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley (CEF Yass) alumni Dr Alison Southwell, the need…
Alumni Success Unveiled With Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has announced the winners of the 2023 Audi Foundation…
CEF Success Story Inspires Critical New Partnership with AuctionsPlus
AuctionsPlus Market Operator Team Leader and Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) alumni, Millie George,…
Jono Forrest Welcomed as CEF’s Newest Board Member
October 16, 2023
Jono Forrest Welcomed as CEF’s Newest Board Member
The Board of Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has welcomed its newest member, with…
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