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 25, 2021
Sage advice from successful students
The first year of uni and being away from home is a massive learning experience.…
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…
February 1, 2021
How to Gap Year: The Ultimate Guide
Do you have your sights set on uni but would also like a year off…
January 20, 2021
CEF Education Partnerships Explained
Each year, Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) partners with leading universities from across the…
January 11, 2021
In the paddocks and across the ditch for Dr Chelsea
The daughter of a nurse and a police officer from Mount Torrens in South Australia,…
January 4, 2021
Penny’s Passion for Paramedicine
“Anyone from a regional or rural area who wants to continue their studies - just…
December 23, 2020
Where the green grass grows…
Can you possibly imagine a view any more amazing than this? The crazy thing is,…
December 22, 2020
CEF the Grandma that helps Hareem
"I want to be able to change the life of people, to give them the…
December 18, 2020
More than your ATAR: When your results aren’t what you expected
Today you accessed your ATAR. All those years of school, relentless hours of study and…
December 13, 2020
Taking the reins: from bush to business
Angus Barrett founded and runs a highly regarded saddlery and leather goods manufacturing business based…
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 19, 2020
More than your ATAR: Good luck!
With the Year 12 final exams now here, we want to remind you that your…
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 30, 2020
CEF Student Impact Report 2020: Growth in the face of adversity
MEDIA RELEASE Despite the challenges of 2020, the annual Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF)…
September 25, 2020
Student aspiration and local support drives CEF Namoi
Introducing... Committee: CEF Namoi Established: 2002 Region: Narrabri & Wee Waa Applications: Open - 1…
September 22, 2020
USG TrainLink competition winners
Thanks to Transport for NSW, as part of the 2020 CEF University Survival Guide launch,…
September 14, 2020
More Than Your ATAR: Early Entry, Secure Your Place Before Exams
Imagine going into your final school exams knowing you have already secured a place at…
September 4, 2020
Where there’s a Will…
This may be a difficult subject to discuss, but what better time than during 'Include…
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 14, 2020
Explore opportunities at upcoming university open days
Dreaming about pursuing further education is totally different to actually doing it. This is a…
August 10, 2020
More Than Your ATAR: Uni Admissions Help
The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) is a great first point of call when considering what,…
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 29, 2020
More Than Your ATAR: Where To Start
The great Malcolm X once said, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow…
July 22, 2020
Two Teach – Breaking stigmas and barriers to education
Two Teach is a project of passion for two regionally born and raised teachers. Their…
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…
June 5, 2020
Winter Newsletter 2020
Winter Newsletter 2020 Click on the image to download and read your copy of our…
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