CEF’s 49 local foundations are all run by dedicated volunteer committees. Every year they decide which country kids get grants to pursue their ambitions, they go into schools to encourage kids to apply, and offer immeasurable reach in mentoring and offering networks to country people from all walks of life. Volunteers work with their communities to raise local funds to support local youth in post-school aspirations. They also campaign to identify and allocate those funds to pursue their career aspirations.
Without volunteers, hundreds of country students every year would be left without people who believe in them and their dreams. Our CEF recipients know that their foundations have confidence that they will be supported on their path to their career dreams.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025: Connecting Communities
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025: Connecting Communities
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Shoalhaven’s Katrina Norwood recognised for outstanding service
Shoalhaven’s Katrina Norwood recognised for outstanding service
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Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards
Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards
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Longstanding Board Member Katie Walker stands down after 20 years
Longstanding Board Member Katie Walker stands down after 20 years
Read MoreKatie Walker Outstanding Service Award
Katie Walker OAM is a founding member and past board director of Country Education Foundation of Australia as well as an establishing member of the Yass and District Education Foundation. Katie understands that our volunteers are vital to CEF’s mission, in providing wrap around support for the entire community, and the young people seeking further education.
This Award recognises the exceptional commitment of the over 430 volunteers from the 49 local foundations throughout Australia.
”CEF Foundations are creating ways to fundraise and support students aspiring to access further education. Our volunteers inspire students, communities and each other. I encourage you to celebrate and honour their efforts by nominating outstanding members.
Katie Walker
”Investing in our young people is the best investment in our future. They are inspirational and who motivate me to keep going.
Margaret Carey
CEF Grenfell
2021 Katie Walker Award Recipient
”I thoroughly enjoy supporting CEF and the young people of Boorowa.
Justin Fleming
CEF Boorowa
2022 Katie Walker Award Recipient
”When I was younger, I didn’t attend university because I couldn’t afford to go. I just wanted to make it as easy as possible for young people to have the best opportunities for a good, quality education.
