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Country Education Foundation of the Namoi

CEF Namoi supports local youth to achieve their career aspirations through post-school education and training.

CEF Namoi

Country Education Foundation of the Namoi (CEF Namoi) was established to provide much needed financial assistance and support to local youth to help them achieve their post-high school education, training and vocation aspirations. We recognise that the cost of rural students pursuing their post high school goals is often much greater than those of their metropolitan counterparts and that sometimes these costs can be prohibitive.

CEF Namoi fundraises throughout the year and accepts donations from local residents and businesses to provide financial grants to students who need an extra helping hand. The funds come directly from your local community – none of it is government funded – celebrating the aspirations of local youth and working to help them achieve these aspirations.

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APPLICATION DATES
OPEN: 1st July
CLOSE: 30th September

IN 2023

19
Students Supported
95,300
In Financial Support

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Congratulations to our CEF Merriwa volunteer, Jane Hegarty for being named Citizen of the Year in the Upper Hunter Shires Australia Day Awards 2025 as well as Citizen of the Year for Merriwa.

Jane is a tireless contributor to the Cassilis community in her work with CEF; the Cassilis District Development Group, the Giro de Cassilis bike ride which is becoming a growing tourism event for the town; and the Cassilis Ball fundraiser.

Along with her contribution to CEF Merriwa, Jane also supports other educational community groups including Cassilis Public School P&C. A well-deserved accolade for Jane!

Congratulations to our CEF Merriwa volunteer, Jane Hegarty for being named Citizen of the Year in the Upper Hunter Shire's Australia Day Awards 2025 as well as Citizen of the Year for Merriwa.

Jane is a tireless contributor to the Cassilis community in her work with CEF; the Cassilis District Development Group, the Giro de Cassilis bike ride which is becoming a growing tourism event for the town; and the Cassilis Ball fundraiser.

Along with her contribution to CEF Merriwa, Jane also supports other educational community groups including Cassilis Public School P&C. A well-deserved accolade for Jane!
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From all the team at CEF, we wish a very big merry Christmas to all our students, volunteers, alumni, donors, partners and supporters!

The team will be taking some time to recharge the batteries over Christmas and New Year, with national office closed from Tuesday 24th December and reopening on Thursday 2nd January.

We look forward to another big year in 2025 impacting more individuals, families and communities!

From all the team at CEF, we wish a very big merry Christmas to all our students, volunteers, alumni, donors, partners and supporters!

The team will be taking some time to recharge the batteries over Christmas and New Year, with national office closed from Tuesday 24th December and reopening on Thursday 2nd January.

We look forward to another big year in 2025 impacting more individuals, families and communities!
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Congratulations to our CEF Merriwa volunteer, Jane Hegarty for being named Citizen of the Year in the Upper Hunter Shire's Australia Day Awards 2025 as well as Citizen of the Year for Merriwa.

Jane is a tireless contributor to the Cassilis community in her work with CEF; the Cassilis District Development Group, the Giro de Cassilis bike ride which is becoming a growing tourism event for the town; and the Cassilis Ball fundraiser.

Along with her contribution to CEF Merriwa, Jane also supports other educational community groups including Cassilis Public School P&C. A well-deserved accolade for Jane!
Follow to learn more!! ✨✨ #countryeducationfoundation #coasttocountry #portmacquarie #tamworth
From all the team at CEF, we wish a very big merry Christmas to all our students, volunteers, alumni, donors, partners and supporters!

The team will be taking some time to recharge the batteries over Christmas and New Year, with national office closed from Tuesday 24th December and reopening on Thursday 2nd January.

We look forward to another big year in 2025 impacting more individuals, families and communities!
Country Education Foundation Grant APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW DATES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD FOR 2025! 

o Applications NOW close – 30 December 2024
o Interviews – 7 January 2025

Don't miss out. Apply now via their website: https://cef.org.au/
We are thrilled to announce our new, three year partnership with @futurityinvest!

With a strong, common belief that education impacts individuals, families and communities, this important partnership will allow us to support more regional young people facing extenuating financial pressures who hold a strong desire to succeed in their teaching studies.

You can read more about this partnership announcement through the link in bio.

Pictured is Sam Sodhi (CEO, Futurity Investment Group), Wendy Mason (CEO, Country Education Foundation) and Craig Dunstan (Chair, Futurity Investment Group).
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A MENTOR – GIVE BACK TODAY!

Expressions of interest for the final intake of the 2024 CEF Mentoring Program are now being accepted. If you want to give back to your local community and support students embarking on their educational and training journeys, we'd love to hear from you! 

As a mentor, you'll be paired with a student or alumni to help them set goals, navigate their early career path, and foster their professional development. 

Expressions of interest close on Sunday 17th November. If you would like to be involved, simply visit the link in our bio.
EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION – BECOME A MENTOR TODAY!

Are you keen to give back to your local community and help CEF students and alumni who are just starting out on their career or educational journeys?

We’re currently recruiting mentors to join a talent pool (for this intake and future intakes) of the CEF Mentoring Program, giving you the chance to support a mentee to set goals, navigate through their early career journey, and assist in their professional development.

If you would like to assist, we’d love to hear from you! Simply visit the link in our Bio.
When women gather for a charity lunch to raise funds for countryeducationfoundation of Coolah. What better reason to dress up and enjoy a day out with friends whilst celebrating the race that stops a nation.... the Melbourne Cup. Thankyou to all that came and supported,  buying raffle tickets and drawing a horse in the sweep. Much joy all round, winners are grinners. 🐎🥂 #coolahcreek  #coolah  #insidethegardenfence #childrenseducationfoundation #charityevent
TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

 The final intake of students and alumni for the 2024 CEF Mentoring Program is now open for applications! 

CEF students and alumni will be paired with experienced mentors who will help them set goals, navigate their early career journey, and support their professional development.

Any student or alumni who has been awarded a CEF scholarship or grant is eligible to participate.

Expressions of interest close on November 17, 2024. To register, visit the link in our Bio.
🐎🌸 Happy Melbourne Cup Day! 🌸🐎 

It’s been an early start but an absolutely divine morning out at beautiful Coolah Creek, setting up floral arrangements for today’s luncheon tables. This year, all proceeds from the event are generously going to support CEF Coolah. Feeling so grateful to be part of such a wonderful cause, adding a touch of Valley View Flowers to this meaningful day.

I hope everyone has a fabulous day of fun, fashion, food and giving back to our community! 💐🐎💕

coolah.creek countryeducationfoundation 

#supportruralstudents #countryeducationfoundation 
#MelbourneCup #CoolahCreek #ValleyViewFlowers #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #visitcoolah
📣CALLING ALL CEF STUDENTS AND ALUMNI!

We’re on the lookout for CEF students and alumni who would like to participate in the final intake of the 2024 CEF Mentoring Program.

As part of this program, students will be paired with experienced mentors who will support you in setting goals, navigating the early stages of your career, and advancing your professional development.

All students and alumni who received a CEF scholarship or grant are eligible to participate.

Expressions of interest close on November 17, 2024. To register, visit the link in our Bio.
🚶‍♀️✨ Scouting Tamworth for the Coast to Country Charity Walk!

We just spent an incredible three days in Tamworth, meeting some truly inspiring people and exploring the beautiful region. A huge highlight was taking part in the amazing pbraustralia Iron Cowboy event, which will be a key moment during our 300km Coast to Country Walk next year!

We had the pleasure of staying at the stunning powerhousetamworth, which made our trip even more memorable. The hospitality and comfort were unmatched, and we’re already excited to return!

This journey is all about raising funds for the countryeducationfoundation to support rural and regional youth, and this trip gave us a real taste of what’s to come. I’m so grateful to have shared it with my daughters and one of my sons as we prepare for next year’s big walk.

Follow along for more updates and behind-the-scenes as we continue on this exciting adventure! 💪💫

🎶 Stomping Grounds hayleyjensen 

#CoastToCountryWalk #Tamworth #CharityWalk #RuralYouth #PBRIronCowboy #300kmChallenge #CountryEducationFoundation #FamilyAdventure #PowerhouseHotelTamworth #MakingADifference #VisitNSW
LAST CHANCE TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! 🙌

Your local CEF foundation still needs your help to ensure their young people are destined for success. 

As we head into the final days of our campaign, it’s not too late to double your impact. Every dollar you donate to a local CEF foundation before 31st October will be MATCHED, capped at $5,000 per foundation. 

Donate to your local CEF foundation before 31st October to help more young people’s post-school dreams become a reality. 📅 🤝 🤩

Donate at link in bio.

#cefaus #countryeducation #countryeducationfoundation #doubleyourimpact #matchedgiving

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