June 1, 2023
Claire a Voice for Diversity
Living, working and studying in a regional community, Claire Miller is a bright young Indigenous…
May 19, 2023
Robyn Rallies for Regional Youth
The 'Change Makers' theme of this year's National Volunteer Week certainly resonated with us. Particularly…
April 28, 2023
Findex Community Fund Support Regional Youth
Date: May 2023 Media Release For Immediate ReleaseCountry Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and Findex…
March 2, 2023
Cooper is on a Mission to Make A Difference
As soon as he was notified of receiving a scholarship, Cooper made contact with us…
February 28, 2023
Student Support just a Phone Call Away
We are excited to partner with PeopleSense by Altius to offer a mental health support…
December 6, 2022
Reconnect. Recognise. Realise.
After a false start last year thanks to the pandemic, we were excited to hold…
December 1, 2022
Rising Star Ayisha Rises Above Challenges
Imagine trying to complete your schooling at the height of rampant bushfires. Add to that…
November 18, 2022
James Jumpstarts his Dream
At the Audi Foundation - CEF Alumni Awards event on the 22nd October, there is…
November 11, 2022
Katie Jayne Connects Communities with Kindness
Katie Jayne O’Brien is one of those rare people in this world who instinctively thinks…
October 31, 2022
Excellent Elise Shines and Inspires
Inspiring, insightful, and eloquent, 2022 Alumnus of the Year Elise Prior grew up on a…
September 12, 2022
Student Support Key to Success
Some of the best ways to inform, inspire and support the education of regional youth…
September 1, 2022
Double Your Impact with Our Annual Matched Giving Campaign
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to announce the return of the local…
July 18, 2022
Community Support Calls George Home
Coleambally is a small town in the Riverina of New South Wales with a population…
July 18, 2022
Broken Hill Scholarships Make a Difference
Three, $21,000 scholarships have once again been made possible by longstanding CEF supporters the McLean…
July 18, 2022
By George, Millie’s Got It
When you speak with Millie, it is impossible not to be lifted by her genuine…
July 6, 2022
Tamazyn Training to Make Change
When a young student identifies one of their favourite pastimes as helping the community –…
May 27, 2022
Lean on Someone When You’re Not Strong
With everything that has been going on over the last two years, it is not…
May 23, 2022
Wallabies Out West to raise funds for CEF
They say third time's a charm. After two false starts thanks to the COVID19 pandemic,…
May 20, 2022
Justin is a Volunteer Juggernaut
Justin Fleming from Boorowa is ‘all in’ when it comes to community involvement, and CEF…
March 7, 2022
Genetics Key for Karlee
As an organisation, CEF is committed to achieving educational equality for our rural and regional…
October 29, 2021
There’s more to Axel than Academics
Axel Nurdin from Ulladulla, a small town in the Shoalhaven region of the NSW South…
October 28, 2021
Cody Launches Into Study After School
We first introduced you to Cody Logan from Orange NSW in May this year as…
October 27, 2021
Brianna’s Belief in the Potential of People
A self-professed country kid from Cooma in the Snowy Monaro, Brianna Kerr is not afraid…
October 26, 2021
Jemma’s Creating Community Change
The way we respond to the challenges we face and see in our lives reveals…
October 25, 2021
STEM Success Beckons Kim
For academics, The University of Oxford is hallowed ground; the stuff dreams are made of.…
October 23, 2021
2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) announced the winners of the 2021 Audi Foundation –…
October 20, 2021
Margaret is Simply Outstanding
It is no secret that CEF's impact is attributed to the dedication and efforts of…
October 5, 2021
Miss Duncan determined to make a difference
"I hope to one day return to Moree after my studies so I can contribute…
August 19, 2021
More Than Your ATAR: Study not your thing or just need a break?
For a lot of people, it is not all academic at all! If you can't…
July 26, 2021
Sophie Shining in Life and Podcast Superstar
Sophie Gay is forging a successful, rewarding career as an accountant in the nation's capital.…
July 12, 2021
Meagan, Machines and Mechatronics
‘I’m really a nerd at heart.’ From North-West NSW, Meagan Dampney’s interest in engineering began…
June 28, 2021
Courtney’s Resilience the Key to Becoming a GP
The town of windmills and home of the ‘coo-ees.’ With only 4000 residents, 45 minutes…
June 21, 2021
Jonty is a Numbers Man
Numbers and finance are not everyone’s cup of tea, but for CEF grant and scholarship…
May 31, 2021
Chelsea is the Pick of the Crop
CEF has partnered with MH Premium Farms to offer one scholarship to a CEF student…
May 31, 2021
Opals and CEF Pay Dividends For Oscar
“I’m just a country kid trying to have a go in the city and would…
May 27, 2021
Beef Week 2021 Student Experience
“Bloody awesome!" is how Tom describes his and Lachie's Beef Week experience CEF was excited…
May 17, 2021
Students say thank you
National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contributions of our volunteers. The…
May 10, 2021
Bethany cutting it up in the design world
'Who’d have thought that a small town girl from Nyngan would be invited to show…
April 30, 2021
Mark Knows Communication Can Create Change
‘Scholarships are a significant source of my income to sustain myself and my studies,’ says…
April 19, 2021
Jorja’s love of all creatures great and small
Nyngan is a small town in central NSW with agriculture at its heart – the…
April 14, 2021
Gunnedah girls take ambitions and make them a reality
Gunnedah is still home for Ivy Watterson and Megan Isbester. The childhood friends may have…
March 29, 2021
Charlotte is living her best college life
Like many CEF supported students, Charlotte grew up on the family farm. In her case,…
March 8, 2021
CEF grant season in full swing
Without question, this is the best time of year for CEF and our local foundations. …
March 8, 2021
Teagan could teach us all a lesson
From volunteering with a number of organisations helping young children in her hometown to placing…
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