May 19, 2023
Robyn Rallies for Regional Youth
The 'Change Makers' theme of this year's National Volunteer Week certainly resonated with us. Particularly…
December 6, 2022
Reconnect. Recognise. Realise.
After a false start last year thanks to the pandemic, we were excited to hold…
September 12, 2022
Student Support Key to Success
Some of the best ways to inform, inspire and support the education of regional youth…
August 24, 2022
It’s Grant Application Time!
It's that time of year! Our CEF local foundations are ready to take applications for…
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,…
October 20, 2021
Margaret is Simply Outstanding
It is no secret that CEF's impact is attributed to the dedication and efforts of…
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…
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 8, 2021
CEF grant season in full swing
Without question, this is the best time of year for CEF and our local foundations. …
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 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…
September 25, 2020
Student aspiration and local support drives CEF Namoi
Introducing... Committee: CEF Namoi Established: 2002 Region: Narrabri & Wee Waa Applications: Open - 1…
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 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…
March 30, 2020
Drought, bushfires, floods in regional Australia
While a summer of bushfires has been followed up with recent rain and flooding –…
January 10, 2020
Bushfires devastate communities in the CEF footprint
Times were tough enough for rural and regional students looking to attempt further study in…
December 17, 2019
Our students – in their words
Hear from Jack (Blackall-Tambo) and Georgie (Namoi) explaining what receiving a CEF grant meant for…
June 14, 2019
Landmark results, empowerment and generosity
As the 2018/19 financial year draws to a close, we’re pulling out the record books…
April 17, 2019
Grace to live her Best life
2019 Country Education Foundation of Australia Audi Foundation scholarship recipient, fourth-year the University of Newcastle…
December 5, 2018
Volunteers honoured by Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award
Volunteers are CEF’s lifeblood. They are a constant source of enthusiasm, but most importantly they…
September 26, 2018
Home is where the heart, and need, is answered for McLean Foundation
Rob McLean still calls Broken Hill, in far west NSW, home. He and his wife…
September 19, 2018
Gunnedah CEF puts name out there for young people in community
Country Education Foundation of Gunnedah opens applications for 2019 By Vanessa Höhnke Applications are open…
August 29, 2018
Why Crystal chooses to give back to students like herself
“When I am encouraging them to apply I often tell my students how much my…
June 20, 2018
Chloe engineers her future with the help of CEF
From a sheep and cattle property near the small town of Wyandra in South West…
March 29, 2018
Shoalhaven nurses proud to give back to their community
CEF ALUMNI Shoalhaven local Elizabeth Wilson credits the Country Education Foundation (CEF) and its affiliate…
November 15, 2017
New foundations increasing CEF’s impact on rural and regional youth
This past year CEF has been lucky enough to welcome three new local foundations -…
August 30, 2017
Anna leads the way in Cootamundra
Anna Ingold is taking a leading role when it comes to country students’ futures as…
August 30, 2017
Emotion drives education mission in the Riverina
At only five years old, Griffith Country Education Foundation is making its mark with the…
December 7, 2016
Local Foundation News
New Livestock Exchange Brings Yield for Yass The recent opening sale at the all-new South…
December 7, 2016
From Little Things Big Things Grow
Terry Witchard read about Country Education Foundation in 2012 and said he was instantly hooked…
December 7, 2016
Rural Role Model
Emily Ryan from Coonamble in Western NSW might only be 21 but she’s already kicked…
October 18, 2016
Scholarship support opens opportunities for country youth
Scholarships helping rural students complete further education CAROLYN EXTON, The Weekly Times October 17, 2016…
September 19, 2016
Tia’s Flying High with Support from her Local CEF
Terry Witchard and Bonnie Hillsley from local CEF the Macleay Valley Education Fund with scholarship…
September 15, 2016
Support Sets Ruby up for Study Success
Psychology student Ruby Lay is off to a great start at university thanks to a…
September 15, 2016
The Right Fit for Isaac
Isaac Austin from Merriwa, NSW, is now in his second year of a fitter machinist…
May 31, 2016
Anna’s Bouyed by Success
Above: Former CEF grant recipient Anna Boyes has returned to rural Queensland to teach and…
April 28, 2016
CEF CEO Chats to Loz & Todd on Power FM
Our CEO, Sarah, will be heading to Shoalhaven next month to speak at the…
February 16, 2016
Business Boost Helps Kangaroo Island Students
A new $2000 scholarship from Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers has boosted the Country Education Foundation…
February 11, 2016
From Boorowa to Broadcast News
Jelisa Apps knew she wanted to be a journalist after completing an internship with her…
February 11, 2016
Future Looks Bright for Ashleigh
The historic copper mining town of Kapunda, SA feels like a million miles from the…
February 11, 2016
Corporates Lend a Helping Hand in the Bush
What do you get when 100 city-dwelling business leaders land a plane in Longreach? A…
February 11, 2016
Rubber Duckies Dashing Through the… River
The Shoalhaven River was awash with 9500 blue rubber ducks last September when the annual Duck Dash…
November 9, 2015
Queen’s Birthday Honours for CEF Volunteers
We congratulate Julia and Rick We received this lovely photo of Julia Burton Taylor (Boorowa,…
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