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Amber MacPherson, Alexis Cameron, Jordan Shephard and Rachel Kinghorn of 'Upstanding', the group of Bond University students selling laptop stands to fundraise for CEF.

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April 19, 2024

Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF

Students from rural and regional areas will benefit from over $6000 that was raised for Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) by Upstanding, a group of Business students at Queensland’s…

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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 with the Mentor Program this year and will provide three experienced and skilled mentors to…

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July 24, 2023

Scholarships ‘Tilt’ Regional Students in the Right Direction

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and Tilt Renewables are excited to announce 7 x scholarships awarded to CEF recipients undertaking further education in areas related to STEM (Science, Technology,…

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CEF visit to Melbourne Audi dealership with scholarship recipient

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May 10, 2022

Five Years of Audi Foundation Provides 39 Scholarships for Regional Youth

4th May 2022 MEDIA RELEASE (For immediate release)Since inception, Audi Foundation has partnered with Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) to provide financial support to help rural and regional students…

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March 29, 2022

CEF Announces Judy Brewer AO, as New Patron

The Board of Directors and staff of Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) are delighted to announce the appointment of Judy Brewer AO, as the organisation's Patron.Ms Brewer was officially…

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July 5, 2021

Belief in education the foundation of new three-year partnership

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to announce a new multi-year, multi-component partnership with Waratah Education Foundation, which will provide much needed direct student financial assistance and support…

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May 17, 2021

Students say thank you

National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contributions of our volunteers. The work of CEF is carried out by more than 415 passionate volunteers across Australia who…

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May 12, 2021

Audi Foundation and CEF create meaningful change for scholarship recipients

Audi Centre Orange General Sales Manager Jackson Robbins and CEF Chief Executive Officer Juliet Petersen. 12 May, 2021 Media ReleaseAs part of the ongoing partnership between Audi Foundation and Country…

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April 27, 2021

The numbers add up for continued partnership with Findex Community Fund

Date: 28th April 2021 MEDIA RELEASECountry Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is pleased to announce that the Findex Community Fund (FCF) will again be partnering with CEF to provide 6…

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April 17, 2018

Federal review supports CEF’s vision for rural and regional students

Last week the the final report of the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education, led by Emeritus Professor Dr John Halsey was released. The report makes 11 recommendations, and…

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March 19, 2018

Pig Push 2018 taking Percy home to Boorowa

It’s an epic road trip for a good cause – to help country kids pursue their education and training dreams. Last year’s Pig Push was a resounding success and now…

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January 29, 2018

2018 McLean Scholarship winner announced

Broken Hill student awarded 2018 McLean Scholarship by Country Education Foundation The Country Education Foundation (CEF) has awarded its 2018 McLean Scholarship to 18-year-old, Sophie Nelson of Broken Hill. Sophie…

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December 19, 2017

CEO addresses uni funding threats with Education Minister

With university funding recently making headlines across Australia, I thought it was important to highlight the value of Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) funding. As a result I was…

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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 - Canowindra, Grenfell and Walgett. Each community faces challenges unique to their locations and demographics, but…

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October 18, 2017

Feed Percy at the Australian National Field Days

Star of this year’s pig push, Percy, will be attending the Australian National Field Days at Borenore outside Orange, NSW next week. Come see the touring pig at the Country Education…

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September 25, 2017

2018 Scholarships Guide a one-stop-resource for school leavers

MEDIA RELEASE The Country Education Foundation (CEF) has launched a new online Scholarships Guide today, helping young rural and regional Australians access scholarships, grants and bursaries. This purpose-built online search…

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September 15, 2017

Eureka! Broken Hill brothers make most of huge opportunities

Broken Hill brothers – Alex and Clayton Rowbotham – are well on their way to achieving their dreams and making the most of the opportunities offered to them. The brothers…

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January 3, 2017

Country Education Foundation in Outback Magazine

CEF local grant recipient Megan Hayes is on her way to becoming a psychologist. The Country Education Foundation has supported almost 4000 rural and regional students to gain access to…

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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 12:00am WHEN you have grown up in a country town, it takes guts to leave…

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September 14, 2016

Country Education Foundation welcomes new CEO Wendy Cohen

The Board of Directors of Country Education Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of experienced not-for-profit organisation leader Wendy Cohen to the position of CEO. The appointment of Ms…

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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 Shoalhaven Women's Conference. This week she chatted with Power FM about all things CEF. Have…

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March 17, 2016

Here’s how the CEF’s 2016 Uni Survival Guide has helped students

Country Education Foundation University Survival Guide 2016 Video Each year the Country Education Foundation produces a University Survival Guide to help first year students and their families navigate tertiary study.…

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January 29, 2015

Media release – CEF LAUNCHES ITS 2015 UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE

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…

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November 15, 2014

CSU Country Eagles partnership

We were delighted when our friends at the Charles Sturt University NSW Country Eagles recently nominated the Country Education Foundation as their charity partner. As you can see from the…

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September 17, 2014

MEDIA RELEASE – NSW Country Eagles partnership to assist rural and regional students

National Rugby Championship contenders, the Charles Sturt University NSW Country Eagles have announced a new partnership with the Country Education Foundation (CEF) to support the CEF’s work with disadvantaged rural…

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May 14, 2014

Budget Brings Mixed News for Country Youth

Media Release The 2014 Federal Budget delivers mixed news for young people in rural and regional areas according to the Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF). CEF CEO, Sarah Taylor,…

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February 2, 2014

Getting their hands onto science

Students getting hands on with science Budding young scientists from schools in Gunnedah, Merriwa, Narrabri, Temora and Yass recently travelled to Sydney for the annual “Science Hands-on Day” run by…

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Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF

Scholarships ‘Tilt’ Regional Students in the Right Direction

Five Years of Audi Foundation Provides 39 Scholarships for Regional Youth

CEF Announces Judy Brewer AO, as New Patron

Belief in education the foundation of new three-year partnership

Students say thank you

Audi Foundation and CEF create meaningful change for scholarship recipients

The numbers add up for continued partnership with Findex Community Fund

Federal review supports CEF’s vision for rural and regional students

Pig Push 2018 taking Percy home to Boorowa

2018 McLean Scholarship winner announced

CEO addresses uni funding threats with Education Minister

New foundations increasing CEF’s impact on rural and regional youth

Feed Percy at the Australian National Field Days

2018 Scholarships Guide a one-stop-resource for school leavers

Country Education Foundation in Outback Magazine

Scholarship support opens opportunities for country youth

Country Education Foundation welcomes new CEO Wendy Cohen

CEF CEO Chats to Loz & Todd on Power FM

Here’s how the CEF’s 2016 Uni Survival Guide has helped students

Media release – CEF LAUNCHES ITS 2015 UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE

CSU Country Eagles partnership

MEDIA RELEASE – NSW Country Eagles partnership to assist rural and regional students

Budget Brings Mixed News for Country Youth

Getting their hands onto science

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