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Nominations are open for 2026 CEF Awards

August 20, 20263 min Read More

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

December 3, 20241 min Read More

A passion for community celebrated through the 2024 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

October 20, 20243 min Read More

Snow Foundation backs more regional youth by extending partnership

September 30, 20244 min Read More

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

CAANZ–CEF Scholarship Accounts for Study Costs for Logan

August 30, 20243 min Read More

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.

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

August 28, 20241 min Read More

Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards

August 23, 20243 min Read More

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

Findex Scholarships help CEF students get down to business

July 31, 20243 min Read More

CEF Head of Engagement, Media and Impact, Hilary Matchett, CEF CEO Wendy Mason, back left, with 2024 Audi Foundation scholars Eliza Dampney, Mille Raylor, Emily Weeks and Jeffrey Keena, centre, and Audi Foundation representatives at its scholarship morning tea in Sydney in May.

Audi Foundation and CEF continue to drive for student success

July 5, 20244 min Read More

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.

How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams

June 12, 20243 min Read More

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) End of Financial Year fundraising campaign.

Open Roads for Rural and Regional Youth with Matched Donations this End of Financial Year

June 1, 20243 min Read More

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

Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF

April 19, 20243 min Read More

CEF Mentor Program 2024: Meet the Mentors from AuctionsPlus

April 18, 20244 min Read More

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.

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

March 26, 20244 min Read More

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

CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus

January 24, 20242 min Read More

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

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

January 15, 20242 min Read More

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

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

January 7, 20242 min Read More

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

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

November 16, 20234 min Read More

Alumni Success Unveiled With Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

October 23, 20233 min Read More

Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Millie George, who inspired its new partnership with her current employer, AuctionsPlus.

CEF Success Story Inspires Critical New Partnership with AuctionsPlus

October 20, 20234 min Read More

AuctionsPlus has partnered with the Country Education Foundation of Australia.

Unlocking Opportunities: AuctionsPlus partners with Country Education Foundation of Australia

September 18, 20234 min Read More

Double Your Impact with Annual Matched Giving Campaign

September 1, 20233 min Read More

How do grants and scholarships work?

July 18, 20225 min Read More

Opals and CEF Pay Dividends For Oscar

May 31, 20216 min Read More

Picture Perfect town where community is key

October 27, 20205 min Read More

COVID can’t stop student progress thanks to the Audi Foundation

October 2, 20205 min Read More

Matthew keen to make good on return to regional Australia

August 3, 20204 min Read More

Two Teach – Breaking stigmas and barriers to education

July 22, 20206 min Read More

Supporting youth in a town like Alice

July 6, 20203 min Read More

Our students – in their words

December 17, 20191 min Read More

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CEF RISING STAR A current student (1st or 2nd year) with a bright future and demonstrated commitment to achieving their goals.

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CEF YOUNG ACHIEVER A recent graduate with determination and talent, resulting in early career accomplishments in their field of choice.

CEF COMMUNITY ALUMNI CHAMPION A recipient who has taken their knowledge back to a regional area to share and inspire, and who fosters further education.

CEF ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR A past recipient who has achieved on a regional, national or international stage, showing excellence in character and leadership and demonstrating high achievement.

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