"I wanted to prove that you can do any job you wish if you are persistent and willing to learn, it doesnโt matter who you are." ๐คฉ๐
We are thrilled to introduce you to Claire Miller, a CEF Orange & District grant recipient, who has also been awarded a @vertoau - CEF Scholarship to help her as she undertakes an apprenticeship with @on_trac_ag_ ๐๐งฐ
She is working in Orange and loving the opportunity and experience she is gaining. However, she needs to travel to Wagga Wagga to complete the study component of her apprenticeship. The costs quickly add up, and she is grateful for the support to help ease the financial burden.
We are proud to share her story during National Reconciliation Week. We asked Claire what this year`s theme, โBe A Voice For Generations,โ means to her: "It is a great opportunity to have greater diversity in the workplace, community we live in and in our everyday lives." ๐๐
#blog link in Bio.
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #NRW2023 #apprenticeship #scholarship #voiceforgenerations
Thank you to our CEF Change Makers. You change lives. And families. And communities. ๐๐ฅฐ
#NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #cefeducation #cefaustralia #thankyou #volunteering #regionalaustralia #cefcootamundra #acu #ceforangeanddistrict @macquarieuni
More well-deserved gratitude for our CEF volunteers - our Change Makers - as we celebrate National Volunteer Week. ๐๐
Today, we have wonderful words of thanks from Amy, who is supported by @cef_central_australia in the Northern Territory:
"You guys are truly appreciated with your willingness to give up your time and advocate for students like myself, and give us the opportunities to better ourselves for the future." ๐๐ฅฐ
Thank you to our CEF Change Makers. You change lives. And families. And communities. ๐๐ฅฐ
@flindersuniversity #NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #cefeducation #thankyou #volunteering #regionalaustralia #alicesprings
Thank you to our CEF Change Makers. You change lives. And families. And communities. ๐๐ฅฐ
#NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #cefeducation #cefaustralia #thankyou #volunteering #regionalaustralia @walgettcef #uts #temoraeducationfund #temora @charlessturtuni
Each year, we recognise our CEF Volunteers with the Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award. ๐๐
It is fitting to announce the winner of this award during National Volunteer Week, particularly with the theme this year of `The Change Makers.`
Katie Walker is a founding Director of CEF, and continues to volunteer with CEF Yass. Her passion for volunteering and appreciation of those who give their time to CEF makes her the perfect namesake for this honour.
We are thrilled to announce Robyn Phillips of CEF Gwydir as this year`s Outstanding Service Award winner! Robyn has been volunteering for CEF and making a profound difference in the lives of regional youth for over ten years, always going above and beyond to ensure the success of students and of her local foundation. ๐๐คฉ
Thank you Robyn, for your dedication to ensuring regional youth receive an education and can thrive. Your passion and care make you a very deserving recipient of this accolade! ๐๐
#blog link in Bio.
#NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #cefeducation #cefaustralia #thankyou #volunteering #regionalaustralia #cefgwydir #cefyass @volunteeringaustralia
Thank you to our CEF Change Makers. You change lives. And families. And communities. ๐๐ฅฐ
#NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #cefeducation #cefaustralia #thankyou #volunteering #regionalaustralia @cef_central_australia @unimelb #yassanddistricteducationfoundation #yass @unicanberra
It is National Volunteer Week and is dedicated to the Change Makers in our communities. This week we focus on our volunteers and the incredible work they do.
Without question, over 415 volunteers across five states and territories are our CEF Change Makers. Their passion, dedication and commitment have changed lives through education. ๐๐
Nobody can tell you this better than the students they support, like Isabella from Griffth, NSW:
"You change lives. You`ve changed my life, and you will continue to change so many other lives." ๐๐ฅฐ
Thank you to our CEF Change Makers. You change lives. And families. And communities. ๐๐ฅฐ
#NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #cefeducation #cefaustralia #cefgriffith #thankyou #volunteering #regionalaustralia @charlessturtuni
It`s scholarship announcement time! ๐๐
This week, we are excited to announce the 6 x $3,000 Findex Community Fund (FCF) scholarship recipients who are undertaking business and finance-related further education.
Since partnering with Findex Community Fund, they have donated over $150,000 in scholarship and local foundation funding for rural and regional students and communities.
The best way to know the impact this funding has is to hear it firsthand... So here is a selection of quotes from the students. You can read the full announcement on our #blog link in the bio.
Thank you, Findex Community Fund, for your ongoing support and passion for regional Australia, and congratulations to our wonderful recipients! ๐คฉ๐
@findexofficial #findexcommunityfund @charlesturtuni @uow @sydney_uni @uninewengland
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #scholarships #regionaaustralia
As the weather well and truly turns to Winter, we came across this photo taken by our wonderful Donna from the national office, and we are sharing it with the hope it warms you up! ๐โ๏ธ
It was taken last year on a family trip... And also happens to be the location of one of our local foundations.
So, not only is it a little piece of daydream inspiration, it allows us to give a shout-out to the fantastic volunteers of the Hastings Education Fund! They do an amazing job in their community, and support an incredible number of students each year. ๐๐
We are so lucky to have beautiful scenery and wonderful volunteers across regional Australia.
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation
#regionalaustralia #hastings #portmacquarie #volunteers #dreamingofsunshine #pictureperfect
Now that you are an adult, are you finding it hard to keep track of all the different accounts and numbers you need?๐๐โโ๏ธ
MyGov is a simple and secure way to access government services online in one place.
This includes services like Centrelink, Medicare and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - it can make managing all this information which can be overwhelming, just a little easier!
You will need to set up an account through the website first, and once that is done, you can also download and use the MyGov app.
To get started, visit:
https://my.gov.au/
For more advice, information and tips on how to survive and thrive this year, check out the #makeitpossible link in our bio! ๐๐คฉ
#makeitpossible #getitdone #surviveandthrive #cefalumni #mygov
"I`d like to thank my local foundation for the assistance. Keep doing what you are doing and helping people." ๐๐
This incredible photo of Thomas York, who was supported by Maranoa Regional Education Group in Queensland - a member of the CEF network - is a great representation of the distances and barriers regional students must overcome when accessing post-school education... and of the challenges our communities face all too often.
His words of gratitude? They remind us just how important our volunteers are and the difference they make by being willing to give their time.
That spirit of giving and the need to help others enables our students and communities to rise, no matter the obstacle. ๐๐
#regionalmatters #riseup #nochallengetoobig #community #volunteers #MaranoaRegionalEducationGroup #maranoa #cefaus #regoinalaustralia
#countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation
One of the questions we often get asked is: `"How many of the students supported return to a regional area?" ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐คทโโ๏ธ
We don`t know the exact numbers on this... However, for the first time at the end of 2022, we asked our students if they would like to return to a regional area after they complete post-school study, and we were so excited to see the data reveal this number.
Our vision at CEF is to support rural and regional youth to access the services and resources they need to maintain their wellbeing and fulfil their personal potential, so they are able to contribute fully to the vibrant and thriving communities in which they live and the broader society.
When we see this statistic, it fills us with the hope this vision can be realised. ๐คฉ๐คฉ
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #vibrantandthriving #regionalmatters
"One of the most important things is not to doubt yourself! It`s really easy to feel like an outsider or like you
don`t belong at university, particularly when there is a large metropolitan population of students and not many
rural students. Trust in your abilities and remind yourself of why you are here." ๐คฉ๐คฉ
So often, regional youth have to move away from home to undertake post-school education - and that can make anyone feel out of place, let alone a young person doing it for the first time.
A big shout out to Olivia, who is supported by #CEFCootamudra as she studies a Bachelor of Heath Science (pre-medicine) at @ouranu and wants to remind you that you are amazing... and not alone if you feel a little lost. ๐๐
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #makeitpossble #cefalumni #doctor #nodoubt #cootamundra #cootamundrahighschool
Are you a student who has moved out of home and is settling into new accommodation? Are you one of many who are now sharing at least part of your living space with others? ๐จ๐โโ๏ธ
If so, you might be starting to think the situation could get a little tricky... Well, like most things, sharing space is going to be about compromise!
Here are a few of our top tips for sharing space - for those of you who have been through this already, have we missed any important ones? We`d love to hear from you! Let us know your advice for sharing space in the comments... ๐๐
For more great information, visit the FREE `Make it Possible` online resource to help you survive and thrive after school! ๐ป๐
#makeitpossible link in bio.
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #CEFalumni #sharingiscaring #living #collegelife #living
What a magical view for a magical celebration! ๐คฉ๐ฉ๐
This stunning photo was taken by @camilladuffyphotographer, who captured the 21st anniversary celebrations of Harden District Education Foundation on the 1st of April at the Harden Racecourse Pavilion.
@_hdef_ is one of the longest running local foundations in the CEF network. The passion and commitment of their volunteers and the support of a wonderful community have changed the lives of hundreds of regional youth by helping them access post-school education.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the members of HDEF for the work you do, we are very lucky to have you as part of the CEF family... And a big congratulations to you all! ๐๐๐
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #alittlemagic #changinglives #regionalaustralia #hardennsw #thankyou
It`s that time of year! ๐๐
Over the coming weeks, we will introduce you to our national scholarship recipients, made possible by our fantastic donors and partners.
Hailing from the Shoalhaven in NSW to the Clare Valley in SA and Central Australia in the Northern Territory, we are excited to kick things off by announcing the Audi Foundation - Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) scholarship recipients for 2023.
11 x regional students will receive much needed financial support to undertake STEM-related study, with each scholarship worth $5,000.
Here is a selection of quotes from the students, who are all so grateful for the support - and you can read the full announcement on our #blog link in the bio. ๐คฉ๐
Thank you Audi Foundation, for your commitment and unwavering support of regional youth... And congratulations to our recipients! ๐๐
@audiaustralia @cef_central_australia @walgettcef #shoalhaveneducationfund #cefcowra #cefgriffith #coonambleeducationfund #cefgilgandra #cefyoung #wwwclarevalley
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #audifoundation #driveprogress #CEFExtra #scholarships
"Significant challenges are where you learn the most. So, embrace the challenge! There is nothing better than to look
back and be able to say: I did that!" ๐๐
There was no better way to share this empowering advice than to celebrate the young woman providing it.
Supported by CEF Grenfell, Shannon has completed a Bachelor of Nursing and graduated from @charlessturtuni - an achievement at the best of times, let alone through the challenges of COVID.
Congratulations Shannon... You can proudly look back and say: "I did that!" ๐๐คฉ
@threeriversrdh
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #CEFGrenfell #CEFAlumni #regionaleducation #nursesarethebest
โHave fun with friends. Go out of your way to make friendsโฆ You donโt want to be lonely.โ ๐๐
Now starting his second year at @unicanberra, Mason from the Shoalhaven survived his first year of university living by the motto YOLO โ You Only Live Once. ๐คฉ๐
He wants to make sure you take every opportunity because you only have this time in your life once and you donโt want it to slip by, or miss out on some fantastic experiences.
To hear more great advice from Mason and other inspiring CEF students and alumni, be sure to check out our FREE "Make it Possible" Inspiration Hub! ๐ป๐
#makeitpossible link in bio.
@findexofficial
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #YOLO #CEFAlumni #shoalhaveneducationfund #warataheducationfoundation #findexcommunityfund #scholar #thesnowfoundation
We introduced you to Callum a little while ago... With support from CEF Goulburn & District, The Snow Foundation, and his fantastic employer, @tibblesbricklaying, we are excited to share that he has completed his bricklaying apprenticeship! ๐งฑ๐คฉ
Callum`s achievement is a great reminder that university is not your only option after school, and that no matter what your dream might be, CEF can help.
Congratulations Callum!! ๐๐
@tafewestern #cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #apprenticeship #skillsshortage #pathways #tradie #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #becomeabricklayer #tibblesbricklaying #CEFgoulburnanddistrict #thesonowfoundation
If you are independent or living away from home, having your own Medicare card is handy! ๐
Doctors and medical providers will often ask for a Medicare card or number so you can access reduced fees and bulk-billed services. ๐จโโ๏ธ๐
You can get your own Medicare card online or apply for one using a form if you meet all of these requirements:
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Youโre living in Australia and youโre an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen or you have a permanent resident visa
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Youโre 15 or older
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Youโre on one Medicare card only
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Your current Medicare card has other people on it
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You want your own Medicare card with just your name on it.
If you haven`t organised this yet, it can be your Sunday task! ๐
For more information on everything you need to `adult` in 2023, visit our `Make it Possible` online Hub! ๐ป
Link in bio.
@walgettcef services.australia
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #makeitpossible #getitdone #medicare #independentliving
