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COUNTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PAROO INC

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 31453704573QLD
Relationships
15
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$125K
Total Outbound
$5K
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

CEF Paroo believes that rural and regional youth face greater financial barriers to pursuing further education and training compared to their metropolitan counterparts. They operate on an equity-based model, focusing on demonstrated need and commitment to goals rather than academic achievement. Grants are provided as reimbursements or direct payments to providers (not cash) to ensure funds are used for intended educational purposes. The foundation emphasizes community involvement and expects recipients to give back through fundraising assistance and progress reporting.

Wealth Source:Community fundraising through local residents and businesses in the Paroo region. Part of the larger Country Education Foundation of Australia network which receives philanthropic and corporate support.

Tips for Applicants

Grants are need-based rather than merit-based. The four essential criteria are: demonstrated need, aged 16-25, attended school or currently reside in Paroo region, and shown commitment to achieving your goal. Application involves an online form and panel interview. Recipients must agree to report progress every six months and assist with local fundraising events if requested.

Programs & Opportunities (2)

Local Student Grants
grant · education · Closes 2025-02-19
$5K

Financial grants for post-high school education, training, apprenticeships, traineeships, cadetships, degrees, diplomas and certificate level studies. Reimburses pre-agreed expenses or pays providers directly.

Wal Dunsdon Memorial Scholarship
grant ·

Scholarship for students from Paroo, Bulloo, Murweh, Quilpie or Balonne Shires studying a full-time agriculture-based course at any Australian tertiary institution. Established 2018.

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-31453704573
ABN
31453704573
Sector
education

Focus Areas

Themes
education
Geography
AU-QLD
Target Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural_remote
Purposes
Education
Beneficiaries
Financially DisadvantagedRural & RemoteYouth

Board & Leadership (9)

  • Patricia McKenzie
    chair
  • Amy Palmer
    officeholder
  • Tara Palmer
    officeholder
  • Hannah McKillop
    other
  • Jessica Dunsdon
    other
  • Nicholas Dunsdon
    other
  • Rachael Johnson
    other
  • Trish McKenzie
    other
  • Joann Woodcroft
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$125K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
15

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
4490
Locality
4490
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 1/10
Entities in Area
59

This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 10% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).