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Our Partners

Corporate and Philanthropic Partners

Our work in rural and regional Australia is made possible through the support of corporate, philanthropic, community and pro-bono providers.

By partnering with CEF, you will help us to continue that work – supporting students, their families and their communities.

We welcome interest from potential new partners who:

  • Share our values and a belief in regional communities

  • Are committed to improving the lives of rural and regional youth and

  • Would like to support communities in rural and regional Australia

Interested in partnering with CEF?

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There are many individuals and organisations that have contributed to our impact.
On behalf of CEF, thank you for believing in the importance of our work and the potential of rural and regional youth.

Major Donors

Major Donors

Annie Wallman
Anonymous Donor
Audi Foundation
Bertha McKenzie Endowment Fund
Broadwaters Foundation
Burton Taylor Foundation
Charles Warman Foundation
David Smithers AM & Isabel Smithers
Eureka Benevolent Foundation
Findex Community Fund
Future Generation Investment Company
Futurity Education Foundation
Gina Grubb

Humanitix Ltd
James & Susie Tonkin
James N. Kirby Foundation
Kennards Hire Foundation
LiveBetter Community Services
McLean Foundation
MH Premium Farms
Millett Family Foundation
Packer Family Foundation
Peter Delaney
Profield Foundation
Snow Foundation
St George Foundation

Stirling Pastoral
Sue Maple Brown AM
The 480 Fund Pty Ltd
The Trustee for the William Mclrath Charitable Foundation
The Beanies Philanthropy Fund
Unconscious Potential
Vernon Foundation
Waratah Education Foundation
Zagora Foundation

Fundraising Initiatives

We are grateful to the initiatives that have raised funds in support of our work.

Find out more
Donate to the Hand to the Land Initiative

Probono Providers

We thank those organisations that have provided ‘in kind’ services to support our work.

”The scholarship has made a huge difference and allowed me to spend less time working in my part-time job and endure less stress. I’m also grateful for the networking and experience opportunities Audi Foundation has given me.

Emily Weeks2024 Audi Foundation - CEF Scholarship recipient, Emily Weeks

Partnership news

Nominations are open for 2026 CEF AwardsNewsStudentsPartnersSupporters

Nominations are open for 2026 CEF Awards

August 20, 20263 min
Nominations are now open for the 1016 Audi Foundation - CEF Alumni Awards and the Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award
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CEF support helps a rural doctor in the making look forward to the futureNewsMediaStudents

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

June 11, 20262 min
Growing up in the small mid-North Coast community of Telegraph Point instilled a deep understanding of the strength, and vulnerability,…
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First-in-family uni student from Ungarie beats placement poverty and graduatesNewsMediaStudents

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

May 12, 20264 min
A local student from Ungarie has achieved what no-one in her family has before – she successfully graduated from university.…
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Local Yass Valley uni student receives Formula 1 experience of a lifetimeNewsMediaCommittee NewsPartnersScholarships

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

April 22, 20263 min
A once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young woman aspiring to work in Formula 1 was recently enjoyed by Emily Weeks, a…
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