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May 14, 2025

CEF announces official partnership with Charles Sturt University

The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is proud to announce a new partnership with Charles Sturt University that will increase direct financial support for CEF students enrolled at the…

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March 25, 2025

New accommodation partnership to support rural and regional students at John XXIII College

Rural and regional students looking to study in Canberra will now have greater access to accommodation support, thanks to a new partnership between Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and…

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December 3, 2024

CEF to continue transforming lives following $225,000 grant from Futurity Education Foundation

Country Education Foundation of Australia’s (CEF) commitment to breaking down barriers, establishing education pathways and ensuring young people from regional and rural Australia have access to further education has been…

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September 30, 2024

Snow Foundation backs more regional youth by extending partnership

We acknowledge the passing of Terry Snow AM, Snow Foundation founder. Terry was deeply committed to supporting scholarships, recognising their role in helping rural and regional students achieve their educational…

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2024 CAANZ–CEF scholarship recipient, Logan Haslam from CEF Cowra.

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August 30, 2024

CAANZ–CEF Scholarship Accounts for Study Costs for Logan

For 2024 CAANZ–CEF Scholarship recipient, Logan Haslam, the transition from high school to university has been challenging, and he says the scholarship has helped him not only afford his studies…

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CEF alumna Heather Walker, from CEF Grenfell, got behind the Boot Bash campaign in March; Current CEF students, and sisters, Millie and Imogen Taylor, from CEF Namoi; Current CEF student Chelsea Stevenson from CEF Gwydir.

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August 28, 2024

Boot Bash Campaign Provides More Than $170,000 in Top-Ups for CEF Students

Students supported by CEF this year have been given a boost, with a total of $173,775 paid to them to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis thanks to the inaugural Boot…

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August 23, 2024

Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards

Nominations and celebrations of students, alumni and volunteers combined for the inaugural CEF Awards! This year, Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has combined its two main annual awards, Audi…

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2024 Findex Community Fund - CEF Scholarship recipient, Caitlyn Coutts-Smith, from CEF Namoi.

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July 31, 2024

Findex Scholarships help CEF students get down to business

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and Findex Community Fund are excited to announce its 2024 CEF–Findex Community Fund scholarship recipients, a highly sought after scholarship that will support six…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia's 2024 McLean Foundation scholarship recipient, Jada Hogg of Menindee, Far West NSW, who is studying Nursing at the University of Wollongong.

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June 12, 2024

How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams

Country Education Foundation of Australia's 2024 McLean Foundation scholarship recipient, Jada Hogg of Menindee, Far West NSW, who is studying Nursing at the University of Wollongong. Menindee is a small…

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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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CEF Board Directors Katie Walker, Nick Burton Taylor, Julia Burton Taylor and Peita Burton Taylor at the 'Hand to the Land' fundraiser in Sydney on Saturday 16th March.

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March 26, 2024

Mental Health First Aid Training possible thanks to ‘Hand to the Land’ Fundraiser

Victoria Walker knows all too well the devastating impact mental health challenges can have in rural communities.Ms Walker, the daughter of CEF Board Director, Katie Walker, lost her sister, Jessica,…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia CEO, Wendy Mason, with AuctionsPlus CEO, Wyn Snyman.

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January 24, 2024

CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to announce it will hold its first ever charity auction as part of its inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ in March.We are excited to…

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'Upstanding', the group of Bond University students selling laptop stands to fundraise for CEF.

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January 15, 2024

Taking A Stand For CEF: University Students Use Project As Fundraiser

A group of Bond University students are taking a stand for regional students, selecting Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) as its charity partner to fundraise for by selling laptop…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia's inaugural 'Boot Bash' will be on Friday 15th March 2024.

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January 7, 2024

Save The Date: CEF To Kick Off Boot Bash In March

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to kick off the inaugural CEF Boot Bash on Friday 15th March 2024! Help rural and regional students give the cost of…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia's 2023 Matched Giving campaign raised a staggering $453,412 for its local foundations.

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November 16, 2023

Donors Dig Deep To Raise Staggering $453,412 For Matched Giving

Donors right across Australia have dug deep for the local foundations of the Country Education Foundation of Australia network, raising a staggering $453,412 during this year’s Matched Giving campaign. The…

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October 27, 2023

Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Richard Austin

Richard Austin is one of Australia’s leading management and business development experts. After leading Mutual Marketplace as General Manager, he has recently started as the CEO of OMNII. Richard is one…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia has announced its CEF Extra scholarships for 2024.

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October 25, 2023

CEF Announces CEF Extra Scholarships for 2024

You might notice we have had a brand refresh for our national Scholarships program. Rest assured that with the new logo comes the same exciting 'extra' opportunities! We thought this…

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AuctionsPlus has partnered with the Country Education Foundation of Australia.

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September 18, 2023

Unlocking Opportunities: AuctionsPlus partners with Country Education Foundation of Australia

AuctionsPlus has announced a new partnership with Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Australian communities.AuctionsPlus is an independent digital trading platform that…

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March 4, 2022

The feeling is Mutual in new partnership

Mutual Marketplace was established in 2016 by the credit union industry to optimise procurement opportunities and deliver savings for the benefit of all members. They work with the ethos that…

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September 4, 2020

Where there’s a Will…

This may be a difficult subject to discuss, but what better time than during 'Include a Charity' week, supported by the Fundraising Institute of Australia. WHAT EXACTLY IS A BEQUEST…

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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 than in Alice Springs (the Northern Territory). That's why CEF Central Australia has supported their…

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March 11, 2020

National office official opening a celebration of the charity’s past, present and future

Welcome rain didn’t dampen spirits at the official opening of CEF’s national office in Orange, NSW with more than 70 guests attending on Thursday 5, March 2020. Thanks to the…

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September 4, 2019

Introducing Tayla Solomon….

In 2016, Tayla Solomon received the McLean Foundation University Scholarship, that for more than a decade in conjunction with CEF, has been assisting students from Broken Hill make the trek…

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May 31, 2018

We’re leading the way for national approach to rural, regional and remote education

Government response suggests the Country Education Foundation’s approach is just the ticket The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) welcomes the federal government’s positive response to the Independent Review into…

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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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August 17, 2017

Country kids thrive at Swinburne open day

At the end of July CEF took six country kids to Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne for its open day. This was the first time in a few years…

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July 19, 2017

Swinburne opens arms to prospective country students

MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Rural and regional students hit road to Swinburne The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is proud to announce eight high school students from…

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May 30, 2017

Audi Foundation welcomed to CEF family

New Audi Foundation injects fuel into Country Education Foundation of Australia’s mission The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is proud to announce a partnership with the newly established…

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September 15, 2016

The Right Fit for Isaac

Isaac Austin from Merriwa, NSW, is now in his second year of a fitter machinist apprenticeship and couldn’t be happier with how his post-school training is turning out. Isaac did…

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May 31, 2016

Donors Dig Deep to Help More Students

As the long Aussie summer of 2016 came to a close we headed to Pennant Hills Golf Club for the biggest corporate charity golfing event in Australia. The ASX Thomson…

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May 31, 2016

Forestry Funds Help Rural and Regional Youth

Forestry Corporation of NSW has partnered with the Country Education Foundation to support rural and regional school leavers in further education, training and employment. As part of Forestry’s centenary celebrations…

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November 9, 2015

A Visual Feast – “Walk of Wonders”

Well done to the Harden District Education Foundation who held their Walk of Wonders in October. A strong group of supporters, including previous HDEF grant recipients, walked the 20kms and…

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June 18, 2015

2015 CEF Friends’ Lunch

CEF Board and staff joined friends, supporters and students at the CEF Friends' Lunch in Sydney, sponsored by Boyce Chartered Accountants, Cumulus Wines and Simply Centrepieces. Guests enjoyed presentations by…

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June 18, 2015

CEF Friends welcome Fran Kelly and Noelle

Noelle and ABC RN presenter, Fran Kelly and the CEF Friends' Lunch When she was invited to speak at the 2015 CEF Friends’ Lunch and share the stage with…

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March 19, 2015

Origin Scholarships 2015

Meeting volunteers, sponsors and students in Port Macquarie, NSW Since 2011, the Origin Foundation has provided over $600,000 to assist rural and regional students across Australia. Their support has helped…

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March 15, 2015

Rotary to the rescue

Our 2014 CSU interns - Tori and Anna When an opportunity arose for the CEF to host interns from Charles Sturt University last year we quickly had to find desks,…

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December 4, 2014

Gift wrapping for education

In the spirit of Christmas giving, the lovely ladies from The Long Track Pantry in Jugiong, NSW are helping to raise funds and awareness for our foundation by offering gift…

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November 29, 2014

On the road with the Origin Foundation

CEF CEO Sarah Taylor recently visited some of our most remote Queensland communities with Origin Foundation representative, Tom Keenan. Sarah and Tom met CEF volunteers and grant recipients, who face…

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November 29, 2014

Thank you to our wonderful supporters

Our work assisting country students has been made easier with the assistance of some great pro bono supporters during 2014 - thanks! A Slice of Orange - regional providore AVIS…

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November 26, 2014

Steve’s cycling challenge

Our pro bono tech guru, Steve Godbold, will cycle around Taiwan this Christmas, to help raise money for our technology upgrade. Managing grants to 500 students across 40 rural communities…

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September 27, 2014

Introducing rural kids to uni life

What do slime, prosthetic limbs, scholarships and lectures have in common? They were all part of the CEF’s July ACT University Experience where the Australian National University (ANU) and the…

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September 10, 2014

Thank you to our wonderful supporters

The CEF is incredibly fortunate to have great supporters and friends. This month we would like to thank Waterfind Australia and UNE Farming Futures for supporting us at their recent…

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July 12, 2014

Welcome back, Tim

The Hon Tim Fischer AC, former Deputy Prime Minister, entertained guests with his tales from the Vatican City CEF friends and supporters, grant recipients and volunteers all came together at…

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April 15, 2014

Rotary supports CEF students

Ashleigh Beck receives her award from Kapunda Rotary President, Frank Ware Eight CEF students from SA, Qld and NSW are off to uni with a boost from the Rotary Club…

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April 2, 2014

We love SILOS!

Our thanks to Sophie and Raj at Silos Estate, Berry for hosting us on our recent visit to the Shoalhaven. If you’re looking for great hospitality in a lovely setting…

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March 3, 2014

Origin backs rural students

2014 grant recipients from Yass CEF with local MP, Angus Taylor (back right) Back in February, our CEO, Sarah Taylor, did a road trip with Origin Foundation representative, Tom Keenan,…

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January 30, 2014

300km ride to help rural students

Chris Ronan - cycling for a cause A couple of months ago we received a wonderful gift from a uni student in Orange who decided he would cycle 300km to…

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