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October 26, 2021

Jemma’s Creating Community Change

The way we respond to the challenges we face and see in our lives reveals…

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Alumni Alumni Awards Kapunda News News Partners Recipients University of Adelaide

October 25, 2021

STEM Success Beckons Kim

For academics, The University of Oxford is hallowed ground; the stuff dreams are made of.…

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October 23, 2021

2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) announced the winners of the 2021 Audi Foundation –…

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Committee News Foundations Grenfell News News Volunteer awards Volunteers

October 20, 2021

Margaret is Simply Outstanding

It is no secret that CEF's impact is attributed to the dedication and efforts of…

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Food for thought News Swinburne University of Technology University of Newcastle University of Western Sydney

October 7, 2021

You have got this…And we have got you! HSC Support

Are you stressed about your HSC and what will happen to you next year because…

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Grants Macquarie University Moree News News Partners Recipients Student Stories

October 5, 2021

Miss Duncan determined to make a difference

"I hope to one day return to Moree after my studies so I can contribute…

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Grants News Partners Recipients

September 2, 2021

V is for VET…

And V is also for Victory…a game changing partnership that sees our VET sector students…

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Grants News Scholarships Scholarships Guide

August 26, 2021

More Than Your ATAR: Scholarship Success at your Fingertips

There’s a scholarship for everyone and everything – you and your career dreams included! Don’t…

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News Partners Snowy Monaro News University of Canberra University of Sydney University of Wollongong

August 19, 2021

More Than Your ATAR: Study not your thing or just need a break?

For a lot of people, it is not all academic at all! If you can't…

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Education Partner News News Scholarships University University Experience

August 5, 2021

More Than Your ATAR: Distance Study Options

Just because you can’t make it to a classroom every day doesn’t mean you can't…

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Australian National University News University of Canberra University of Sydney

July 28, 2021

More than Your ATAR: Uni Admissions and Early Entry

If you have decided that university is what you want to do after school, you…

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Alumni Australian National University Goulburn News News Partners

July 26, 2021

Sophie Shining in Life and Podcast Superstar

Sophie Gay is forging a successful, rewarding career as an accountant in the nation's capital.…

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July 21, 2021

More Than Your ATAR: Where To Start

For many students, and especially rural and regional students, the decision about what to do…

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Charles Sturt University Student Stories TAFE/VET West Wyalong News

July 19, 2021

Hannah gives meaning to the words dedicated, hardworking and genuine

Dedicated. Hardworking. Genuine. These are words we often throw around, and in doing so, they…

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Namoi News National Scholarship Recipient Partners Recipients Scholarships Student Stories University of New South Wales

July 12, 2021

Meagan, Machines and Mechatronics

‘I’m really a nerd at heart.’ From North-West NSW, Meagan Dampney’s interest in engineering began…

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Great Lakes News Media Moree News News Partners Recipients

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…

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Braidwood News Goulburn News Media Releases News Partners Shoalhaven News Snowy Monaro News Yass News

June 29, 2021

The Snow Foundation continues support of CEF in first ever five-year partnership

29 June 2021 Media release For immediate releaseAfter drought, bushfires, flooding rains and the COVID…

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Gilgandra News News Recipients Student Stories University of Newcastle

June 28, 2021

Courtney’s Resilience the Key to Becoming a GP

The town of windmills and home of the ‘coo-ees.’ With only 4000 residents, 45 minutes…

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Macquarie University National Scholarship Recipient News Orange News Partners Recipients Student Stories

June 21, 2021

Jonty is a Numbers Man

Numbers and finance are not everyone’s cup of tea, but for CEF grant and scholarship…

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Education Partner News Gwydir News National Scholarship Recipient News Partners Recipients Scholarships Student news Student Stories University of New England

May 31, 2021

Chelsea is the Pick of the Crop

CEF has partnered with MH Premium Farms to offer one scholarship to a CEF student…

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Donors Education Partner News Foundations Grants National Scholarship Recipient News Partners Recipients Student news Student Stories University of Technology Sydney Walgett News

May 31, 2021

Opals and CEF Pay Dividends For Oscar

“I’m just a country kid trying to have a go in the city and would…

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Education Partner News Foundations News Paroo News Recipients Student news Student Stories University of New England

May 27, 2021

Beef Week 2021 Student Experience

“Bloody awesome!" is how Tom describes his and Lachie's Beef Week experience CEF was excited…

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Charles Sturt University Grants National Scholarship Recipient News Orange News Partners Student Stories Three Rivers University Department of Rural Health

May 19, 2021

Cody faces challenges with comedy, commitment and courage

Cody Logan from Orange NSW is currently in his final year of a Bachelor of…

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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…

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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.…

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Grants News Nyngan News Recipients Student Stories

May 10, 2021

Bethany cutting it up in the design world

'Who’d have thought that a small town girl from Nyngan would be invited to show…

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Coleambally Darlington Point News Grants News Recipients Student Stories University of Wollongong

April 30, 2021

Mark Knows Communication Can Create Change

‘Scholarships are a significant source of my income to sustain myself and my studies,’ says…

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Media Media Releases National Scholarship Recipient News Partners

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…

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Charles Sturt University Education Partner News Grants News Nyngan News Partners Recipients Student Stories

April 19, 2021

Jorja’s love of all creatures great and small

Nyngan is a small town in central NSW with agriculture at its heart – the…

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Media Releases National Scholarship Recipient News University of Canberra University of New England University of New South Wales

April 15, 2021

Family Foundations continue critical support for Broken Hill students

Date: 15 April 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is continuing its…

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Education Partner News Foundations Grants Gunnedah News News Recipients Student news Student Stories University of New England University of Wollongong

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…

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Accommodation Education Partner News Grants Gulargambone News National Scholarship Recipient News Recipients Scholarships St Andrews College Student news Student Stories University

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,…

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Accommodation Dunmore Lang College Education Partner News Gwydir News Macquarie University National Scholarship Recipient News Recipients Scholarships Student Stories

March 16, 2021

Louisa ‘over the moon’ about her Dunmore Lang-CEF Scholarship

The Dunmore Lang College at Macquarie University and CEF Partnership, now in its second year,…

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March 16, 2021

The Audi Foundation to continue drive for regional education with Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF)

16 March, 2021 Media Release For immediate releaseSince 2017, the Audi Foundation has provided student…

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March 8, 2021

CEF grant season in full swing

Without question, this is the best time of year for CEF and our local foundations. …

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Charles Sturt University Education Partner News Grants News Recipients Student Stories Temora News

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…

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Harden News News Partners Shoalhaven News

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…

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News Recipients Student news USG

February 25, 2021

Sage advice from successful students

The first year of uni and being away from home is a massive learning experience.…

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University USG

February 18, 2021

Adulting 101: The Basics

SO, YOU ARE HEADING OUT INTO THE BIG, WIDE WORLD! The independence that comes with…

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Alumni Charles Sturt University News Recipients Temora News

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…

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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…

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January 20, 2021

CEF Education Partnerships Explained

Each year, Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) partners with leading universities from across the…

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Alumni Education Partner News News Recipients University of Adelaide

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,…

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Alumni Education Partner News Edward River News Grants La Trobe University News Recipients Student news Student Stories

January 4, 2021

Penny’s Passion for Paramedicine

“Anyone from a regional or rural area who wants to continue their studies - just…

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Food for thought News

December 23, 2020

Where the green grass grows…

Can you possibly imagine a view any more amazing than this? The crazy thing is,…

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News Recipients Student news Student Stories Walgett News

December 22, 2020

CEF the Grandma that helps Hareem

"I want to be able to change the life of people, to give them the…

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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…

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Jobs News

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…

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Committee News Foundations Goulburn News Great Lakes News News Volunteer awards Volunteers

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…

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Alumni Alumni Awards Education Partner News Grants Grenfell News News Recipients Shoalhaven News Student news Student Stories TAFE/VET University of Sydney

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…

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