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Alumni Recipients

June 21, 2018

Alumni survey: what you told us

Like the rural and regional communities who inspire us, CEF'S alumni are a diverse lot.…

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Alumni Foundations Grants Paroo News Recipients Student news Student Stories University

June 20, 2018

Chloe engineers her future with the help of CEF

From a sheep and cattle property near the small town of Wyandra in South West…

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Advocacy Food for thought Media Releases News Supporters The Board

May 31, 2018

We’re leading the way for national approach to rural, regional and remote education

Government response suggests the Country Education Foundation’s approach is just the ticket The Country Education…

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Alumni Far West NSW News Grants Great Lakes News National Scholarship Recipient Recipients Scholarships Snowy Monaro News Student news Student Stories Video

May 18, 2018

CEF Student Stories

Our impact in their words. Watch and learn how CEF makes a difference in the…

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Alumni Ambassador Grants Recipients Snowy Monaro News Student news Student Stories Video

May 18, 2018

Chris’ Story

Chris is a country boy from Cooma. Coming from a town of sporting and farming…

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Alumni Far West NSW News Grants Student news Student Stories University Video

May 18, 2018

Shannon’s Story

"When I was told I had received the scholarship from CEF, there was just a…

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Alumni Education Partner News Grants Great Lakes News Student news Student Stories Video

May 18, 2018

Ash’s Story

Meet Ash Nielsen. Ash epitomises what we do at CEF, create opportunities for young rural…

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Education Partner News Grants Hastings News Recipients Student Stories

May 2, 2018

Passion for sport drives Jaylee’s career dreams

CEF ALUMNI Jaylee Ismay has always loved sport – watching games and reading about athletes…

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Media Media Releases News

April 17, 2018

Federal review supports CEF’s vision for rural and regional students

Last week the the final report of the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education,…

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Alumni Foundations Grants News Recipients Shoalhaven News Student Stories

March 29, 2018

Shoalhaven nurses proud to give back to their community

CEF ALUMNI Shoalhaven local Elizabeth Wilson credits the Country Education Foundation (CEF) and its affiliate…

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University USG

March 20, 2018

Why living on campus is the best

USG STUDENT BLOG 1. Sleep In! When I talk to people about the…

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Boorowa News Media Media Releases News Volunteers

March 19, 2018

Pig Push 2018 taking Percy home to Boorowa

It’s an epic road trip for a good cause – to help country kids pursue…

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Student Stories USG

February 13, 2018

Own your O-Week

USG STUDENT BLOG Be friendly - everyone is as shy, scared, nervous and excited…

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Student Stories USG

February 13, 2018

Balance like a boss

USG STUDENT BLOG I'm the first to admit that my study/work/play balance isn't the…

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Student Stories USG

February 13, 2018

Failure is OK

USG STUDENT BLOG Uni is the first taste of 'real life' that a lot…

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Student Stories USG

February 13, 2018

Why choosing a country campus was right for me

USG STUDENT BLOG Being a country kid that wanted to seek tertiary education the…

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Donors Far West NSW News Media Media Releases Recipients Scholarships

January 29, 2018

2018 McLean Scholarship winner announced

Broken Hill student awarded 2018 McLean Scholarship by Country Education Foundation The Country Education Foundation…

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Food for thought Media University

December 19, 2017

CEO addresses uni funding threats with Education Minister

With university funding recently making headlines across Australia, I thought it was important to highlight…

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Education Partner News Grants Great Lakes News Recipients Scholarships Student Stories University

November 21, 2017

Determined, ambitious, strong: Ashley takes charge of her future

For 21-year-old Ashley Nielsen the $3000 grant from Great Lakes Education Fund, a CEF local…

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Education Partner News Grants Recipients Scholarships Student Stories Walgett News

November 20, 2017

Medical aspirations open up for Jacob despite isolating start

Isolation and distance have been a huge hurdle for one of Country Education Foundation of…

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Canowindra News Donors Foundations Grants Grenfell News Media Partners Scholarships Supporters Walgett News

November 15, 2017

New foundations increasing CEF’s impact on rural and regional youth

This past year CEF has been lucky enough to welcome three new local foundations -…

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Food for thought Grants Recipients University

October 19, 2017

Calling all first-year uni students

You're nearing the end of your first year of uni or TAFE. Well done, and…

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Media News Photos Promotions Supporters

October 18, 2017

Feed Percy at the Australian National Field Days

Star of this year’s pig push, Percy, will be attending the Australian National Field Days at…

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Media Media Releases Resources Scholarships

September 25, 2017

2018 Scholarships Guide a one-stop-resource for school leavers

MEDIA RELEASE The Country Education Foundation (CEF) has launched a new online Scholarships Guide today,…

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Far West NSW News Grants Media National Scholarship Recipient Scholarships Student Stories

September 15, 2017

Eureka! Broken Hill brothers make most of huge opportunities

Broken Hill brothers – Alex and Clayton Rowbotham – are well on their way to…

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Media Releases Resources

August 31, 2017

Home-grown charity has its say on country kids’ opportunities and futures

MEDIA RELEASE Submitting its recommendations to the highly anticipated Independent Review into Regional, Rural…

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Cootamundra News Foundations Recipients Student news

August 30, 2017

Anna leads the way in Cootamundra

Anna Ingold is taking a leading role when it comes to country students’ futures as…

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Far West NSW News Recipients Scholarships Student news

August 30, 2017

Broken Hill brothers make most of generous scholarships

Broken Hill brothers – Alex and Clayton Rowbotham – are well on their way to…

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Foundations Griffith News Volunteers

August 30, 2017

Emotion drives education mission in the Riverina

At only five years old, Griffith Country Education Foundation is making its mark with the…

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Central Australia News Education Partner News Grants Recipients Student news Student Stories University

August 18, 2017

Stars align for James

We first met James Ansell in 2013 when a grant from the Central Australian Education…

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Education Partner News News Partners Student news Supporters University

August 17, 2017

Country kids thrive at Swinburne open day

At the end of July CEF took six country kids to Swinburne University of Technology…

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Ambassador Grants Jobs Recipients Scholarships Snowy Monaro News Student Stories University

August 17, 2017

Chris’ dreams come true on centre stage

Chris Mercer has seen the world thanks to help from the Country Education Foundation of…

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Grants Recipients Student Stories University Yass News

August 17, 2017

Ceridwen digs deep to make the most of her passion

Ceridwen Boel has worked hard to get where she is, and proudly proclaims her love…

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Education Partner News Grants Griffith News National Scholarship Recipient Photos Recipients Scholarships Student news Student Stories University

August 17, 2017

Sarah’s sums breaking down barriers

Sarah’s on her way thanks to support from the Country Education Foundation (CEF). Growing up…

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Media Releases News

July 25, 2017

Education review confirms CEF’s commitment to closing the gap

MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Education review confirms CEF’s commitment to closing the…

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Education Partner News Media Releases Student news Supporters University

July 19, 2017

Swinburne opens arms to prospective country students

MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Rural and regional students hit road to Swinburne The…

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Donors Recipients Student news

June 21, 2017

Help us close the participation gap for rural and regional students

7% may not sound much, but it represents tens of thousands of country kids…

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News

June 21, 2017

Postcodes should not impede the dreams of young people

Wendy Cohen, Country Education Foundation CEO, says more needs to be done to support the…

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Education Partner News Edward River News Student Stories

June 19, 2017

Helping at home, just what James planned

Twenty five-year-old James Scott is living his dream as a paramedic thanks to the help…

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Media Releases Partners Supporters

May 30, 2017

Audi Foundation welcomed to CEF family

New Audi Foundation injects fuel into Country Education Foundation of Australia’s mission The Country…

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Far West NSW News Grants National Scholarship Recipient Recipients Scholarships Student news Student Stories University

May 18, 2017

Student Stories – Isabella De Francheschi

“I know without this scholarship I might not have actually been able to afford to…

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Education Partner News Grants Harden News Recipients Student news Student Stories Video

February 23, 2017

Student Stories – Maggie Kate Minogue

Maggie Kate is on her way to becoming a doctor thanks to support from her…

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Promotions

February 14, 2017

Give to CEF and win a Lexus!

ASX Thomson Reuters Charity Foundation Art Union 2017 - $91,410 total value We are proud to once…

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Student news

February 7, 2017

Fantastic Opportunity for an Optometry Student

Fancy becoming an optometrist? Well, here is a fantastic opportunity on offer for a regional…

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Student Stories

January 20, 2017

Student stories: postcard from a graduate Vet

CEF local foundations follow their scholarship and grant students all the way through their education…

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Recipients Student news Student Stories University

January 12, 2017

Student stories: Postcard from a gap year

When Charlotte Inwood finished school she knew she wanted to go on to further study.…

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Macleay Valley News Student Stories

January 4, 2017

Student stories: postcard from the operating theatre!

We love receiving student stories here at CEF. It reminds us just how important the…

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Orange News Student Stories

January 4, 2017

Student stories: postcards from South Africa

One of the best things about CEF is the student stories we get sent in.…

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Coleambally Darlington Point News Media News Recipients Scholarships Student news

January 3, 2017

Country Education Foundation in Outback Magazine

CEF local grant recipient Megan Hayes is on her way to becoming a psychologist. The…

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Central Australia News Coonamble News Foundations Namoi News Yass News

December 7, 2016

Local Foundation News

New Livestock Exchange Brings Yield for Yass The recent opening sale at the all-new South…

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