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March 25, 2025

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

Rural and regional students looking to study in Canberra will now have greater access to…

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December 3, 2024

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

Country Education Foundation of Australia’s (CEF) commitment to breaking down barriers, establishing education pathways and…

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November 15, 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…

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October 20, 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…

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September 30, 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…

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September 2, 2024

Increase Your Impact with Annual Matched Giving Campaign

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to announce its local foundation Matched Giving…

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

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August 30, 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…

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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.

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August 28, 2024

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

Students supported by CEF this year have been given a boost, with a total of…

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August 23, 2024

Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards

This year, Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has combined its two main annual awards,…

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August 15, 2024

St Andrew’s scholarships unlock a strong community for regional youth

The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF), alongside their longtime partner, St Andrew’s College, is…

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CEF Griffith law student, Pria Cerato, second from left, receiving her Dunmore Lang College - Country Education Foundation scholarship earlier this year.

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August 7, 2024

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

For CEF Griffith law student, Pria Cerato, her Dunmore Lang College – CEF provided her…

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

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July 31, 2024

Findex Scholarships help CEF students get down to business

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and Findex Community Fund are excited to announce its…

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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

Sancta is the home away from home regional young women need

For Country Education Foundation of Australia student, Bridget Ritter, needing to relocate 700km from Collarenebri…

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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

Audi Foundation and CEF continue to drive for student success

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and longstanding partner, Audi Foundation are excited to announce…

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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

How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams

Menindee is a small town in far west New South Wales, with a population of…

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

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June 7, 2024

ICMS Scholarship Ignites International Dreams for Isabella Webster

For Isabella Webster, the idea of starting full time studies in event management in Sydney…

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

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June 1, 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…

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

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May 31, 2024

Longstanding Board Member Katie Walker stands down after 20 years

It is undoubtedly clear that Katie Walker has had a remarkable influence on the educational…

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

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May 28, 2024

Country Education Foundation of Port Lincoln Launches

Youth in Port Lincoln will now have access to much needed support to help them…

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

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May 25, 2024

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

Whether it’s helping with social media, taking photos, working on a barbeque or being a…

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May 24, 2024

Meet CEF Alumnus and Volunteer Lachie Barrett

Lachie Barrett has given back to CEF, a foundation that gave so much to him…

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May 22, 2024

Meet CEF Alumna and Volunteer Heather Walker

Heather Walker has given back to CEF, a foundation that gave so much to her…

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May 21, 2024

Meet CEF Alumna and Volunteer Anjali Williams

Anjali Williams has given back to CEF, a foundation that gave so much to her…

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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

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

Have you got a passion and interest in regional youth, education outcomes and seeing and…

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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

Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF

Students from rural and regional areas will benefit from over $6000 that was raised for…

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CEF 2024 Mentor Program mentors from AuctionsPlus, Georgia Clark, Robyn Lilley and Steven Jaffrey.

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April 18, 2024

CEF Mentor Program 2024: Meet the Mentors from AuctionsPlus

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to announce that AuctionsPlus is joining forces…

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April 15, 2024

Alumni Profile April 2024: Kelly Easey

Kelly has come a long way since receiving grant and scholarship funding from CEF in…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia Manager of Partnerships, Hilary Matchett, second from the left, with CEF alumni, from left to right, Matthew Moorse, Kadee Gerhard-Scali and Laura Mannes, who are studying at Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga.

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April 8, 2024

CEF Gives Aspiring Country Uni Students the Chance to Explore Charles Sturt Wagga Wagga

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has made it possible for dozens of aspiring country…

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CEF 2022 Community Alumni Champion Alumni Award winner, Katie Jayne O'Brien, with 2023 Rising Star Alumni Award winner, Ilona Gray.

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April 5, 2024

Mentor Program – Session Two Intake now open

Are you in your final year of study or early into your career and requiring…

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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.

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March 26, 2024

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

Victoria Walker knows all too well the devastating impact mental health challenges can have in…

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March 25, 2024

Communities Across Australia Kick It For Education Equality

Over 30 events were held by workplaces, schools and universities during the inaugural CEF ‘Boot…

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

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March 23, 2024

Inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ Charity Auction a Scooting Success

Over $29,000 will help rural and regional students give the cost-of-living crisis ‘the boot’ following…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia alumnus, Chelsea Stevenson, says she couldn't have got as far as she has without CEF's support.

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February 29, 2024

CEF Helps Chelsea Stevenson Give Cost-Of-Living The Boot

Country Education of Australia (CEF) is aiming to help hundreds of rural and regional youth…

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

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January 24, 2024

CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to announce it will hold its first…

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

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January 15, 2024

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

A group of Bond University students are taking a stand for regional students, selecting Country…

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

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January 7, 2024

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

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to kick off the inaugural CEF Boot…

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December 20, 2023

CEF Announces New Accommodation Partnership with Sancta Sophia College

Female students supported by Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) now have more accommodation options…

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Three Rivers Pathways Co-Ordinator, Andrew O’Brien. left, with Country Education Foundation of Australia Partnerships Manager, Hilary Matchett, right, and a group of CEF-supported students studying health at Charles Sturt University, at its Bathurst campus.

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December 15, 2023

Three Rivers Department of Rural Health Targets Better Health for the Regions

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) education partner Charles Sturt University’s Three Rivers Department of…

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Galah Press Editor-in-Chief Annabelle Hickson with Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Georgia Ditchfield, Heather Walker and Taleah Anderson.

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December 8, 2023

Heather Walker and Georgia Ditchfield Take Out Galah – CEF Photography Prize

Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Heather Walker and Georgia Ditchfield have taken out the…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia 2023 Rising Star, Ilona Gray.

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December 5, 2023

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Ilona Gray

Growing up wasn't as simple as most for Ilona. Born in Northern Ireland, she spent…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia 2023 Launching Star, Heather Walker.

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December 5, 2023

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Heather Walker

Heather Walker is one of the brightest and most committed young ladies you could meet.…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia 2023 Young Achiever, Chloe Wilson.

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December 5, 2023

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Chloe Wilson

Chloe has come a very long way from farm life in her home town of…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia 2023 Community Alumni Champion, Lochie Ramm.

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December 5, 2023

Braidwood Shearer Takes Out CEF Community Alumni Champion Award

Braidwood sheep shearer Lochie Ramm has taken out the Country Education Foundation of Australia’s Community…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia 2023 Alumnus of the Year, Inga Neilsen.

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December 1, 2023

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Inga Neilsen

Growing up in little old Braidwood, a town of just 1000 people located west of…

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

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November 16, 2023

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

Donors right across Australia have dug deep for the local foundations of the Country Education…

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November 15, 2023

“A Profound Impact”: CEF Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Country Youth

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) Chairman Nick Burton Taylor, AM, has described CEF as…

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November 3, 2023

Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Chris Mercer

Chris Mercer has come a very long way since he received a grant from his…

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October 27, 2023

Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Richard Austin

Richard Austin is one of Australia’s leading management and business development experts. After leading Mutual…

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Country Education Foundation of Australia has announced its CEF Extra scholarships for 2024.

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October 25, 2023

CEF Announces CEF Extra Scholarships for 2024

You might notice we have had a brand refresh for our national Scholarships program. Rest…

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Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley alumni Alison Southwell, who received a grant back in 2000 that made her studies possible.

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October 24, 2023

“Made us feel ‘thought of’”: Alison Southwell Reflects on CEF Impact 23 Years Later

For Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley (CEF Yass) alumni Dr Alison Southwell, the need…

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