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…
March 5, 2021
2021 partners in for the long haul
We’re excited to announce that two of CEF’s long time supporters have committed to ongoing…
February 16, 2021
Erin inspiring regional communities to ‘move it’
Erin Reardon lights up when given the opportunity to talk about her work or her…
January 20, 2021
CEF Education Partnerships Explained
Each year, Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) partners with leading universities from across the…
January 4, 2021
Penny’s Passion for Paramedicine
“Anyone from a regional or rural area who wants to continue their studies - just…
December 22, 2020
CEF the Grandma that helps Hareem
"I want to be able to change the life of people, to give them the…
November 27, 2020
Outstanding volunteers recognised – want to join the club?
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to announce the Katie Walker Outstanding Service…
November 13, 2020
Cultural and Country Roots Inspire Rising Stars
Impossible choice. Those were the words of the panel when deliberating for this year's Alinta…
November 11, 2020
Nurturing nature runs through Jamee’s veins
Jamee Johnson has recently finished her third year of a Bachelor of Paramedics and Bachelor…
November 11, 2020
Raymond ‘Happ’y to help
“I was surprised to be nominated, and proud that the people in my community believe…
November 9, 2020
Lauren with community in her sights
Lauren is a proud Muruwari woman from Molong, near Orange in Central West NSW. After…
November 8, 2020
Brooke Sowing the Seeds of Success
Hailing from a family farm at Thuddungra in cherry country near Young NSW, Brooke recently…
November 6, 2020
2020 Alinta Energy – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) announced the winners of the 2020 Alinta Energy – CEF Alumni…
November 2, 2020
Amber achieving against the odds
NAME: Amber ForsterHOMETOWN: Blayney NSWUNIVERSITY: RMITCOURSE: Associate Degree in Engineering Technology LOCAL FOUNDATION: County Education…
October 27, 2020
Picture Perfect town where community is key
On Friday 9th October, CEF national office staff members Lisa Carrick and Nicole Wright headed…
October 12, 2020
Costume Making, a perfect fit for Jasmin
Why costume making for a small town girl? Great Lakes Education Fund supported Jasmin Gray…
October 2, 2020
COVID can’t stop student progress thanks to the Audi Foundation
For the last fours year, Audi Foundation has partnered with Country Education Foundation of Australia…
September 25, 2020
Student aspiration and local support drives CEF Namoi
Introducing... Committee: CEF Namoi Established: 2002 Region: Narrabri & Wee Waa Applications: Open - 1…
August 31, 2020
Scholarships help Emily tackle the big smoke
EMILY WOODING Local Foundation: CEF Orange & Districts Institution: University of Sydney Studying: Bachelor of…
August 27, 2020
Rolling with the punches and kicking goals
“Life is always going to throw obstacles at you. Things in life happen for a…
August 17, 2020
Online learning experience makes Kat want to give back
"Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and the Country Univeristies Centre (CUC) provide the opportunity…
August 3, 2020
Matthew keen to make good on return to regional Australia
Growing up on his family’s black angus and fine merino farm in Harden was the…
July 21, 2020
Despite Disruptions, Helana is Stuck on Science
Helana Trantino from Young NSW is facing the challenges of moving away from home, university…
July 6, 2020
Supporting youth in a town like Alice
The impact of isolation and distance on rural and regional Australians is no more evident…
June 22, 2020
The science behind a love of biology
For country students, picking your life up and moving to the city requires acclimatisation. Clare…
June 15, 2020
Ben’s Big Heart
THE BASICS ABOUT BEN LOCAL CEF FOUNDATION: Country Education Foundation of Orange & Districts SCHOLARSHIP:…
June 5, 2020
Remote learning brings Sam closer to her community
Sam has an associate degree in education and is currently studying remotely to complete her…
May 29, 2020
Sean’s measurement of success
I don’t think success is a measurement of achievement but more so the serenity you…
May 25, 2020
Brick by Brick, Callum is building his dream
I love that at the end of the day I can see the result of…
May 7, 2020
Studying remotely no barrier to Abir’s dream
In his first year of a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne, with…
April 20, 2020
Student Zach says the key to success is all about balance
A couple of months ago we asked Zach Leach-Deahm, a Charles Sturt University Bachelor of…
April 14, 2020
Isabel sees value in CEF’s wider community impact
Isabel Gahan was supported with a grant from CEF Young and is in her third…
March 30, 2020
SROI project validates CEF impact and purpose
The opportunity In 2016 Saul Brady received a grant from the Great Lakes Education Fund.…
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