Coolah – Country Education Foundation

CEF Coolah

Country Education Foundation of Coolah was established to provide much needed financial assistance and support youth who have completed their schooling in the Coolah district. By providing educational grants, we aim to help them achieve their post-high school education, training and vocation aspirations. CEF Coolah recognise that the cost of rural students pursuing higher education is often much greater than those of their metropolitan counterparts, and that sometimes these costs can be prohibitive.

CEF Coolah fundraises throughout the year and accepts donations from residents and businesses in order to provide financial grants to local students to support their educational journey. These grants are sourced directly from sponsorship and fundraising – not government funding – assisting these students with costs associated in achieving university and trade qualifications, and working to help them achieve these educational aspirations.

APPLICATION DATES

OPEN: 1st July 2025

CLOSE: 31st October 2025

IN 2022 CEF

653

Students Supported

2000134

In Financial Support

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With 30th June fast approaching, there is only a few days left to donate to double your impact and help regional students, like Thomas, look forward to the future.

Like three quarters of CEF students, Thomas had to move hundreds of kilometers away from his family farm in Coleambally to pursue his Agriculture studies. Support from CEF went towards paying for his on-campus accommodation and even purchasing a new laptop when his broke during his final year of study!

Donations to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched, meaning your gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians pursue further education and training and chase their career goals.

Donate today to double your impact via the link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact #thrivingregionalcommunities

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With 30th June fast approaching, there is only a few days left to donate to double your impact and help regional students, like Thomas, look forward to the future.

Like three quarters of CEF students, Thomas had to move hundreds of kilometers away from his family farm in Coleambally to pursue his Agriculture studies. Support from CEF went towards paying for his on-campus accommodation and even purchasing a new laptop when his broke during his final year of study!

Donations to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched, meaning your gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians pursue further education and training and chase their career goals.

Donate today to double your impact via the link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact #thrivingregionalcommunities

Earlier this month, on a chilly winter`s evening, we joined our partner, @drewscollege at their Orange Regional Reunion, kindly hosted by @rosshillwines .

These events are powerful reminders of the strength of regional communities and the importance of creating pathways for regional students, especially as they relocate to metropolitan areas for the first time.

Thank you St Andrew`s for a great evening and for your ongoing commitment to CEF and rural and regional youth.

Pictured L-R: Hilary Matchett, CEF Head of Engagement, Media & Impact with CEF Alumnus and 2024 Community Champion, Lachlan Barrett, and St Andrew`s College student, Finn Shepherd.

📸: St Andrew`s College

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Earlier this month, on a chilly winter's evening, we joined our partner, @drewscollege at their Orange Regional Reunion, kindly hosted by @rosshillwines .

These events are powerful reminders of the strength of regional communities and the importance of creating pathways for regional students, especially as they relocate to metropolitan areas for the first time.

Thank you St Andrew's for a great evening and for your ongoing commitment to CEF and rural and regional youth.

Pictured L-R: Hilary Matchett, CEF Head of Engagement, Media & Impact with CEF Alumnus and 2024 Community Champion, Lachlan Barrett, and St Andrew's College student, Finn Shepherd.

📸: St Andrew's College

We`re halfway through June and there`s still time to donate to help students, like Samantha, look forward to the future.

Like three quarters of CEF students, Samantha had to move away from home to pursue her studies and, with no financial assistance from family, she assumed she would have to fund everything on her own. Support from CEF meant she could cover her relocation costs and focus on her goal of becoming a teacher in regional Australia.

Donate by 30th June to double your impact and make your gift go twice as far to help young regional Australians pursue further education and training and chase their career goals.

Donate today via link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact #ruralandregionalyouth

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We're halfway through June and there's still time to donate to help students, like Samantha, look forward to the future.

Like three quarters of CEF students, Samantha had to move away from home to pursue her studies and, with no financial assistance from family, she assumed she would have to fund everything on her own. Support from CEF meant she could cover her relocation costs and focus on her goal of becoming a teacher in regional Australia.

Donate by 30th June to double your impact and make your gift go twice as far to help young regional Australians pursue further education and training and chase their career goals.

Donate today via link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact #ruralandregionalyouth

The countdown to EOFY is on, but there`s still time to donate to double your impact and help students, like Jack!

Rising costs, such as fuel and equipment, are continuing to put rural and regional youth under pressure, but your support this EOFY can change that.

Donations to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched, meaning your gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians pursue further education and training and chase their career goals.

Donate today to double your impact via the link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact #thrivingregionalcommunities

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The countdown to EOFY is on, but there's still time to donate to double your impact and help students, like Jack!

Rising costs, such as fuel and equipment, are continuing to put rural and regional youth under pressure, but your support this EOFY can change that.

Donations to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched, meaning your gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians pursue further education and training and chase their career goals.

Donate today to double your impact via the link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact #thrivingregionalcommunities

81% of CEF students plan to take their education back to a regional area, but rising costs are continuing to put rural and regional youth under financial pressure.

Your support this EOFY can change that.

Donations to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched, meaning your gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians, like Saranna, pursue education and training, achieve their career goals and ensure regional communities thrive well into the future.

Donate today to double your impact via the link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact #thrivingregionalcommunities

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81% of CEF students plan to take their education back to a regional area, but rising costs are continuing to put rural and regional youth under financial pressure.

Your support this EOFY can change that.

Donations to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched, meaning your gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians, like Saranna, pursue education and training, achieve their career goals and ensure regional communities thrive well into the future.

Donate today to double your impact via the link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact #thrivingregionalcommunities

Three quarters of CEF students need to leave home to access further education or employment and rising costs are putting rural and regional youth under pressure - but your support this EOFY can change that.

Donations to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched, meaning your gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians, like Pria, pursue education and training to achieve their career goals.

Donate today to double your impact via the link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact

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Three quarters of CEF students need to leave home to access further education or employment and rising costs are putting rural and regional youth under pressure - but your support this EOFY can change that.

Donations to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched, meaning your gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians, like Pria, pursue education and training to achieve their career goals.

Donate today to double your impact via the link in bio.

#regionaleducation #EOFY #doubleyourimpact

This End of Financial Year, you have a powerful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of rural and regional students and help them look forward to the future.

Donations made to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched* meaning your EOFY gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians pursue further education and training.

Together, we can unlock brighter futures, build stronger communities and ensure regional youth have the chance to succeed.

Hit the link in bio to donate today!

*Matched giving campaign T&C`s apply

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This End of Financial Year, you have a powerful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of rural and regional students and help them look forward to the future.

Donations made to the Country Education Foundation by 30th June will be matched* meaning your EOFY gift will go twice as far to help young regional Australians pursue further education and training.

Together, we can unlock brighter futures, build stronger communities and ensure regional youth have the chance to succeed.

Hit the link in bio to donate today!

*Matched giving campaign T&C's apply

It`s the final day of National Volunteer Week and we have loved celebrating the dedication and commitment of our 430 volunteers from all across regional Australia. Thank you for your dedication to supporting your local youth and helping set them up for success in their post-school education and employment ambitions!

We have one final student to feature. Meet Charlotte from Temora who wants to pursue a career in environmental sustainability!

Happy National Volunteer Week to all our volunteers!

#NVW2025 #connectingcommunities #regionaleducation

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It's the final day of National Volunteer Week and we have loved celebrating the dedication and commitment of our 430 volunteers from all across regional Australia. Thank you for your dedication to supporting your local youth and helping set them up for success in their post-school education and employment ambitions!

We have one final student to feature. Meet Charlotte from Temora who wants to pursue a career in environmental sustainability!

Happy National Volunteer Week to all our volunteers!

#NVW2025 #connectingcommunities #regionaleducation

National Volunteer Week might soon be coming to a close for another year, however, our student thanks and words of gratitude continue!

Meet Lucy, from Great Lakes, a soon-to-be Physiotherapist! She says it best when she mentions CEF support is about building brighter futures together; a great sentiment to how our volunteers support their local youth and encourage them to dream big.

#NVW2025 #connectingcommunities #regionaleducation

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