October 16, 2023
Jono Forrest Welcomed as CEF’s Newest Board Member
The Board of Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has welcomed its newest member, with…
August 7, 2023
CEF Announces Expansion Plans To Eyre Peninsula
Country Education Foundation of Australia is encouraging anyone with a passion for education to volunteer…
August 4, 2023
CEF Calls for High School Students and Community Members to attend Information Session
The Country Education Foundation of West Wyalong (CEF West Wyalong) is calling on West Wyalong…
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…
May 20, 2022
Justin is a Volunteer Juggernaut
Justin Fleming from Boorowa is ‘all in’ when it comes to community involvement, and CEF…
October 20, 2021
Margaret is Simply Outstanding
It is no secret that CEF's impact is attributed to the dedication and efforts of…
May 17, 2021
Students say thank you
National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contributions of our volunteers. The…
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…
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
SROI project validates CEF impact and purpose
The opportunity In 2016 Saul Brady received a grant from the Great Lakes Education Fund.…
February 13, 2020
Country Education Foundation of Australia national official opening
The wonderful new Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) national office will be officially opened…
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 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…
September 3, 2018
Opportunities from scholarships never end
As a country kid who was only able to attend university through someone’s generous donation…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
November 9, 2015
A Visual Feast – “Walk of Wonders”
Well done to the Harden District Education Foundation who held their Walk of Wonders in…
September 18, 2015
Our lovely CSU Interns
Alex McInnes and April Stons: interns from CSU, Bathurst Alex McInnes and April Stons were…
September 18, 2015
ART on the Monaro
Jane Murdoch with her Pear sculputre (photo courtesy of the Cooma-Monaro Express)The Monaro Education Foundation…
June 18, 2015
CEF Friends welcome Fran Kelly and Noelle
Noelle and ABC RN presenter, Fran Kelly and the CEF Friends' Lunch When she…
March 19, 2015
Origin Scholarships 2015
Meeting volunteers, sponsors and students in Port Macquarie, NSW Since 2011, the Origin Foundation has…
March 9, 2015
Students head off with CEF support
Hundreds of students from rural and regional communities across NSW, Qld, SA and the NT…
December 4, 2014
Gift wrapping for education
In the spirit of Christmas giving, the lovely ladies from The Long Track Pantry in…
November 26, 2014
Steve’s cycling challenge
Our pro bono tech guru, Steve Godbold, will cycle around Taiwan this Christmas, to help…
October 1, 2014
Amanda Hall, Braidwood NSW
Amanda Hall has been Chair of the Braidwood CEF for over three years, after buying…
July 14, 2014
Helen Dugdale, Narrabri NSW
Helen Dugdale from Narrabri CEF, running the London Marathon Last year, CEF Narrabri Chair, Helen…
April 18, 2014
Pemulwey pursues archaeology
Pemulwey Gillon - on the way to getting his degree in Archaeology We first met…
April 15, 2014
Rotary supports CEF students
Ashleigh Beck receives her award from Kapunda Rotary President, Frank Ware Eight CEF students from…
April 14, 2014
Vale Christine Stanford
Christine Stanford (right) and Maranoa CEF recipient, Erin Campbell (2008) It is with great sadness…
April 2, 2014
We love SILOS!
Our thanks to Sophie and Raj at Silos Estate, Berry for hosting us on our…
March 3, 2014
Origin backs rural students
2014 grant recipients from Yass CEF with local MP, Angus Taylor (back right) Back in…
January 30, 2014
300km ride to help rural students
Chris Ronan - cycling for a cause A couple of months ago we received a…
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