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"I wanted to prove that you can do any job you wish if you are persistent and willing to learn, it doesnβt matter who you are." π€©π
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_ ππ§°
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, βBe A Voice For Generations,β means to her: "It is a great opportunity to have greater diversity in the workplace, community we live in and in our everyday lives." ππ
#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. ππ₯°
#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. ππ
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." ππ₯°
Thank you to our CEF Change Makers. You change lives. And families. And communities. ππ₯°
@flindersuniversity #NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #cefeducation #thankyou #volunteering #regionalaustralia #alicesprings
Thank you to our CEF Change Makers. You change lives. And families. And communities. ππ₯°
#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. ππ
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. ππ€©
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! ππ
#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. ππ₯°
#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. ππ
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." ππ₯°
Thank you to our CEF Change Makers. You change lives. And families. And communities. ππ₯°
#NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #cefeducation #cefaustralia #cefgriffith #thankyou #volunteering #regionalaustralia @charlessturtuni
It`s scholarship announcement time! ππ
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! π€©π
@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! πβοΈ
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. ππ
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?ππββοΈ
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! ππ€©
#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." ππ
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. ππ
#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?" π€·ββοΈπ€·ββοΈ
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. π€©π€©
#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." π€©π€©
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. ππ
#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? π¨πββοΈ
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... ππ
For more great information, visit the FREE `Make it Possible` online resource to help you survive and thrive after school! π»π
#makeitpossible link in bio.
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #CEFalumni #sharingiscaring #living #collegelife #living
What a magical view for a magical celebration! π€©π©π
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! πππ
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #alittlemagic #changinglives #regionalaustralia #hardennsw #thankyou
It`s that time of year! ππ
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. π€©π
Thank you Audi Foundation, for your commitment and unwavering support of regional youth... And congratulations to our recipients! ππ
@audiaustralia @cef_central_australia @walgettcef #shoalhaveneducationfund #cefcowra #cefgriffith #coonambleeducationfund #cefgilgandra #cefyoung #wwwclarevalley
#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #audifoundation #driveprogress #CEFExtra #scholarships