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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.

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

August 28, 20241 min Read More

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.

How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams

June 12, 20243 min Read More

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

Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF

April 19, 20243 min Read More

CEF Board Directors Katie Walker, Nick Burton Taylor, Julia Burton Taylor and Peita Burton Taylor at the 'Hand to the Land' fundraiser in Sydney on Saturday 16th March.

Mental Health First Aid Training possible thanks to ‘Hand to the Land’ Fundraiser

March 26, 20244 min Read More

Communities Across Australia Kick It For Education Equality

March 25, 20242 min Read More

The team at AuctionsPlus on CEF's Boot Bash day on Friday 15th March.

Inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ Charity Auction a Scooting Success

March 23, 20243 min Read More

Country Education Foundation of Australia CEO, Wendy Mason, with AuctionsPlus CEO, Wyn Snyman.

CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus

January 24, 20242 min Read More

'Upstanding', the group of Bond University students selling laptop stands to fundraise for CEF.

Taking A Stand For CEF: University Students Use Project As Fundraiser

January 15, 20242 min Read More

Country Education Foundation of Australia's inaugural 'Boot Bash' will be on Friday 15th March 2024.

Save The Date: CEF To Kick Off Boot Bash In March

January 7, 20242 min Read More

Country Education Foundation of Australia's 2023 Matched Giving campaign raised a staggering $453,412 for its local foundations.

Donors Dig Deep To Raise Staggering $453,412 For Matched Giving

November 16, 20234 min Read More

Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Millie George, who inspired its new partnership with her current employer, AuctionsPlus.

CEF Success Story Inspires Critical New Partnership with AuctionsPlus

October 20, 20234 min Read More

Two Teach – Breaking stigmas and barriers to education

July 22, 20206 min Read More

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

How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams

Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF

Mental Health First Aid Training possible thanks to ‘Hand to the Land’ Fundraiser

Communities Across Australia Kick It For Education Equality

Inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ Charity Auction a Scooting Success

CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus

Taking A Stand For CEF: University Students Use Project As Fundraiser

Save The Date: CEF To Kick Off Boot Bash In March

Donors Dig Deep To Raise Staggering $453,412 For Matched Giving

CEF Success Story Inspires Critical New Partnership with AuctionsPlus

Two Teach – Breaking stigmas and barriers to education

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

How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams

Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF

Mental Health First Aid Training possible thanks to ‘Hand to the Land’ Fundraiser

Communities Across Australia Kick It For Education Equality

Inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ Charity Auction a Scooting Success

CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus

Taking A Stand For CEF: University Students Use Project As Fundraiser

Save The Date: CEF To Kick Off Boot Bash In March

Donors Dig Deep To Raise Staggering $453,412 For Matched Giving

CEF Success Story Inspires Critical New Partnership with AuctionsPlus

Two Teach – Breaking stigmas and barriers to education

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