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Nominations are open for the 2026 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards


Nominations are now open for the 2026 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards and the Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award

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August 20, 2026

Sheep and Wool Show


Longerenong scholarship students, Blake Mannes and Sam Fraser take a break from wool classing to visit the CEF stand at the Sheep and Wool Show.

July 28, 2026

CEF support helps a rural doctor in the making look forward to the future


Growing up in the small mid-North Coast community of Telegraph Point instilled a deep understanding of the strength, and vulnerability, of rural Australia. With just 600 people, Country Education Foundation (CEF) student, Luka, said the town was like one big extended family.

June 11, 2026

Tomorrow Bound careers day


Tomorrow Bound careers day. Rotary representative and staff member from Fairbrother Construction at the CEF Bendigo stand.

May 28, 2026

First-in-family uni student from Ungarie beats placement poverty and graduates


A local student from Ungarie has achieved what no-one in her family has before – she successfully graduated from university. Ms Kadee Gerhard-Scali graduated from the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic) at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga this month, describing it as her greatest achievement in life.

May 12, 2026

Local Yass Valley uni student receives Formula 1 experience of a lifetime


A once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young woman aspiring to work in Formula 1 was recently enjoyed by Emily Weeks, a local Yass Valley student, who was supported to attend the...

April 22, 2026

CEF partners with Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund to help improve support for rural allied health students


Country Education Foundation (CEF) is proud to partner with the Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund (the Fund) to deliver the Eleanor Bryant Memorial Scholarships, with the shared vision to help close...

March 3, 2026

Harvest Ball Wagga Wagga


Friends Gretal, Clodagh and Charlotte enjoying the Harvest Ball in Wagga Wagga. All three are residential leaders for CSU. Charlotte is recent recipient of a scholarship from CEF Bendigo.

February 28, 2026

Canowindra drumming sensation returns to support local foundation fundraiser


PICTURED ABOVE: Alex Mitchell with CEF Canowindra volunteers, Tony Grant, Michael Payten, Sarah Grant, Peter Stacey, Michelle Stacey, Helen Payten and Barry Burns.  Country Education Foundation (CEF) Canowindra student Alex...

December 15, 2025

Helen Bryan – our 2025 Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award recipient


Helen Bryan and Katie Walker at the 2025 Audi Foundation - CEF Alumni Awards Helen Bryan, from Great Lakes Education Fund (GLEF), was honoured for her exceptional service and commitment...

November 20, 2025

Cootamundra apprentice receives Country Education Foundation Rising Star Award


Liam Rees - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Rising Star Liam Rees Local foundation: CEF Cootamundra Course: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Award: 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Rising Star First-year electrotechnology apprentice, Liam Rees...

November 19, 2025

‘Launching Star’ from Merriwa area receives award for commitment to social justice and rural equity


Bonny Morton - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Launching Star Bonnie Morton Local foundation: CEF Merriwa Institution: University of Technology Sydney Course: Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Laws Award: 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF...

November 18, 2025

Country Education Foundation student from Shoalhaven receives Community Alumni Champion award


Chloe Hadley - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Community Alumni Champion Primary school teacher at Nowra East Public School, Chloe Hadley, has been awarded the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Community Alumni Champion Award...

November 16, 2025

From Garema to the global stage: Francesca Fenton named Country Education Foundation Young Achiever


Francesca Fenton - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Young Achiever Francesca Fenton Local foundation: CEF Grenfell Institution: Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAPPA) Course: Bachelor of Arts (Dance) - Honours Award:...

November 14, 2025

Great Lakes graduate named Country Education Foundation’s Alumnus of the Year


Saul Brady - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Alumnus of the Year Commerce and economics graduate and rising management consultant, Saul Brady, has been named the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumnus of the...

November 13, 2025

Justin Fleming welcomed as CEF’s newest Board Director


The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is pleased to announce Justin Fleming as its newest Board Director. A long-serving volunteer and Chair of CEF Boorowa, Justin brings a wealth...

October 23, 2025

Standout students and alumni celebrated at the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumni Awards


The achievements of five Country Education Foundation (CEF) supported students from rural and regional Australia, and their impact on local communities and beyond, were celebrated on Friday 17th October with the announcement of the recipients of the 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Alumni Awards.

October 20, 2025

Giving students in regional Australia a compass to navigate their career path potential: Inaugural 2025 Tim Fischer Fellow announced


Country Education Foundation (CEF) today announced the inaugural 2025 Tim Fischer Fellow with the recipient on a clear mission to help school students in rural and regional communities access the...

October 17, 2025

CEF introduces new accommodation partnership with Wesley College


The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is proud to announce a new accommodation partnership with Wesley College, one of the University of Sydney’s oldest co-residential colleges. From 2026, the...

September 23, 2025

CEF partners with Kennards Hire Foundation for expansion into WA


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Kennards Hire Foundation, to support the expansion of CEF into Western Australia (WA). With the...

September 1, 2025

CEF celebrates National Skills Week by naming inaugural VET scholars


The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is proud to mark National Skills Week 2025 by announcing seven inaugural James N. Kirby Foundation-CEF VET Scholars; new scholarships to support vocational...

August 25, 2025

Help students like Samantha look forward to the future this EOFY


”When I grow up I want to be a teacher. This is what CEF Harden student, Samantha, said on her first day of Kindergarten. That aspiration, expressed on a piece...

June 12, 2025

Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025: Connecting Communities


CEF Grenfell volunteers at a recent street stall, with student Annabella Taylor, lending a hand. Photo courtesy of CEF Grenfell. This week marks National Volunteer Week 2025, an opportunity to...

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May 19, 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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May 14, 2025

CEF Student Stories


Our impact in their words. Watch and learn how CEF makes a difference in the lives of young people from rural and regional Australia.
Donate now so you can make a difference too.

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May 2, 2025

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


Above L-R: Dearne Marrapodi (Deputy Head of College, John XXIII College), Wendy Mason (CEO, Country Education Foundation) William Ward (Director of Development, John XXIII College) Hugo Bennett (John XXIII College...

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March 25, 2025

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


Above L-R: Sam Sodhi (CEO, Futurity Investment Group), Wendy Mason (CEO, Country Education Foundation) and Craig Dunstan (Chair, Futurity Investment Group) Country Education Foundation of Australia’s (CEF) commitment to breaking...

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December 3, 2024

Shoalhaven’s Katrina Norwood recognised for outstanding service


The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) honoured Katrina Norwood's exceptional service and dedication to local youth by presenting her with the prestigious Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award. Presented at...

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November 15, 2024

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


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Audi Foundation-CEF Alumni Awards, with six, dedicated and community-minded recipients claiming the honours in their respective categories....

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October 20, 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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September 30, 2024

Increase Your Impact with Annual Matched Giving Campaign


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to announce its local foundation Matched Giving Campaign for 2024, with donations made to any local CEF foundation during September and October...

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September 2, 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...

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

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August 30, 2024

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


From left to right: 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...

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

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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August 23, 2024

Dunmore Lang College – CEF Scholarship Makes Law Degree Possible for Pria


For CEF Griffith law student, Pria Cerato, her Dunmore Lang College – CEF scholarship provided her the opportunity to relocate to Sydney to follow her dreams of becoming a lawyer....

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August 7, 2024

Findex Scholarships help CEF students get down to business


2024 Findex Community Fund–CEF Scholarship recipient, Caitlyn Coutts-Smith, from CEF Namoi. Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and Findex Community Fund are excited to announce its 2024 CEF–Findex Community Fund...

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

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July 31, 2024

Sancta is the home away from home regional young women need


CEF student Bridget Ritter, from CEF Walgett, loves living at Sancta Sophia College, a residential college in Sydney. For Country Education Foundation of Australia student, Bridget Ritter, needing to relocate...

CEF student Bridget Ritter, from CEF Walgett, is loving living at Sancta Sophia College, a residential college in Sydney.

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July 26, 2024

Audi Foundation and CEF continue to drive for student success


CEF Head of Engagement, Media and Impact, Hilary Matchett, and CEF CEO Wendy Mason, back left, with 2024 Audi Foundation scholars Eliza Dampney, Mille Taylor, Emily Weeks and Jeffrey Keena,...

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.

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July 5, 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...

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

ICMS Scholarship Ignites International Dreams for Isabella Webster


CEF board member Douglas Geddes, 2024 ICMS - CEF scholar Isabella Webster and Chair - ICMS Scholarships, Ann Whitelock. For Isabella Webster, the idea of starting full time studies in...

CEF board member Dougla Geddes, 2024 ICMS - CEF scholar Isabella Webster and Chair - ICMS Scholarships, Ann Whitelock.

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June 7, 2024

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


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has announced a matched giving campaign this End of Financial Year and is calling on the public to donate and take advantage of this...

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

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June 1, 2024

Longstanding Board Member Katie Walker stands down after 20 years


Long serving CEF Australia Board member, Katie Walker, with husband Michael Walker at the Hand to the Land fundraiser, Sydney, March 2024. It is undoubtedly clear that Katie Walker has...

Former CEF national Board member, Katie Walker, with husband Michael Walker at the Hand to the Land fundraiser, Sydney, March 2024.

May 31, 2024

Country Education Foundation of Port Lincoln Launches


CEF Port Lincoln Committee Members Rob Donaldson, Susan Hooker, Greg Barry and Brian Gabb. Youth in Port Lincoln will now have access to much needed support to help them achieve...

CEF Port Lincoln Committee Members Rob Donaldson, Susan Hooker, Greg Barry and Brian Gabb.

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May 28, 2024

Evidence there’s Something for Everyone as CEF Alumni Give by Volunteering


Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni and volunteers Lachie Barrett, Heather Walker and Brittany Glanville. Whether it’s helping with social media, taking photos, working on a barbeque or being a...

Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni and volunteers Lachie Barrett, Heather Walker and Brittany Glanville.

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May 25, 2024

Meet CEF Alumnus and Volunteer Lachie Barrett


Lachie Barrett, bottom row, second from right, with the rest of the Country Education Foundation of Orange committee. Lachie Barrett has given back to CEF, a foundation that gave so...

Lachie Barrett, bottom row, second from right, with the rest of the Country Education Foundation of Orange committee.

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May 24, 2024

Meet CEF Alumna and Volunteer Heather Walker


Heather Walker, left, helping at a CEF Grenfell event. Heather Walker has given back to CEF, a foundation that gave so much to her as a student, by volunteering for...

Heather Walker, left, helping at a CEF Grenfell event.

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May 22, 2024

Meet CEF Alumna and Volunteer Anjali Williams


Anjali Williams, right, at CEF conference in Canberra in 2022. Anjali Williams Local foundation: Braidwood & District Education Foundation Institution studied at: Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Course: Certificate IV...

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May 21, 2024

There is Something for Everyone; Have you ever Thought about being a CEF Volunteer?


Country Education Foundation of Grenfell committee members Clemence Matchett, centre, and Marg Carey, right, with Grenfell community member Jenny Schneider. Have you got a passion and interest in regional youth,...

Country Education Foundation of Grenfell committee members Clemence Matchett, centre, and Marg Carey, right, with Grenfell community member Jenny Schneider.

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May 20, 2024

Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF


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

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

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