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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 โ€“ none of it is government funded โ€“ 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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Our local foundations have been in full swing hosting their presentation nights and celebrating their 2025 grant recipients!

Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley presentation night was a special evening for Vita Pappalardo who was awarded one of the inaugural Jessica Walker Memorial Scholarships, presented by Michael and Katie Walker, OAM. This scholarship, in memory of their late daughter, was established to improve the provision of mental health services in rural and regional Australia. 

Vita will receive $10,000 per year for up to three years of study, which will help her achieve her goal of becoming a clinical psychologist and creating meaningful change for people living with disabilities.

Congratulations Vita!

Our local foundations have been in full swing hosting their presentation nights and celebrating their 2025 grant recipients!

Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley presentation night was a special evening for Vita Pappalardo who was awarded one of the inaugural Jessica Walker Memorial Scholarships, presented by Michael and Katie Walker, OAM. This scholarship, in memory of their late daughter, was established to improve the provision of mental health services in rural and regional Australia.

Vita will receive $10,000 per year for up to three years of study, which will help her achieve her goal of becoming a clinical psychologist and creating meaningful change for people living with disabilities.

Congratulations Vita!
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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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Our local foundations have been in full swing hosting their presentation nights and celebrating their 2025 grant recipients!

CEF Yass Valley's presentation night was a special evening for Vita Pappalardo who was awarded one of the inaugural Jessica Walker Memorial Scholarships, presented by Michael and Katie Walker, OAM. This scholarship, in memory of their late daughter, was established to improve the provision of mental health services in rural and regional Australia. 

Vita will receive $10,000 per year for up to three years of study, which will help her achieve her goal of becoming a clinical psychologist and creating meaningful change for people living with disabilities.

Congratulations Vita!
Introducing our 2025 grant recipients! 

Front L-R: Eric Moore, Rosa Harrex, Telara-Ann Edwards, Juverna Guinane, Francine Magsino, Jacob McKendry, Georgie Long, Adelaide Wall, Scarlett Bunn, Jade Bunn, Krystyna Garcia, Nelson Sargent 

Back L-R: Flyn Sullivan, Cruz Campbell-Davys, Albert Hazell, Fergus Tooth, Blake Hudson, Sam Watson, Roy Kuchel, James Flack, Thomas Sawtell

Absent: Joshua Clarke

#braidwoodyouth #braidwood2622 #BDEF #2025 #grantrecipients
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!
Country Education Foundation Grant APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW DATES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD FOR 2025! 

o Applications NOW close โ€“ 30 December 2024
o Interviews โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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?

Weโ€™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, weโ€™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. ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅ‚ #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.
๐ŸŽ๐ŸŒธ Happy Melbourne Cup Day! ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŽ 

Itโ€™s been an early start but an absolutely divine morning out at beautiful Coolah Creek, setting up floral arrangements for todayโ€™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! ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’•

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#supportruralstudents #countryeducationfoundation 
#MelbourneCup #CoolahCreek #ValleyViewFlowers #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #visitcoolah
๐Ÿ“ฃCALLING ALL CEF STUDENTS AND ALUMNI!

Weโ€™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.

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