The Bush Children’s Education Foundation of NSW Inc. respectfully
acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work.
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Help us create a better future for our Young People out in the Bush!
Listen to a PODCAST about the Bush Children's Education Foundation on 2GB!
Macquarie Broadcasting (2GB) Podcast, “The Weekend Edition – Further Afield” – Richard Dougan, Chair of Bush interviewed by Natalie Peters & Matt Wilton, 14th December, 2019.
https://www.4bc.com.au/podcast/the-bush-childrens-education-foundation/
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Channel 7 News Story - Wagga Wagga
Richard Dougan, BCEF Chairman and Ms Bridie Minehan (Scholarship Recipient) interviewed by Hugh Pearson, 14th July 2023.
Listen LIVE - Rural Report -
Giving access to agriculture programs for youth in Rural NSW with Chairman Richard Dougan, BCEF.
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Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Government House
Governor's Speech -
https://www.governor.nsw.gov.au/governor/selected-speeches-and-messages/show/3748/
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Listen LIVE - Ian McNamara - "All over Australia" interviewed Stephen Dwyer (Principal of Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes) whilst at Government House reception.
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Listen LIVE - Interview with ABC Radio host 'Macca'
"Australia All Over" - Sunday 18 February, 2024 - Radio Interview
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Listen LIVE - Interview with ABC Radio host 'Macca'
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/australiaallover/australia-all-over-highlightspodcast/13752744
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PUBLICATIONS
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to read or download (PDF)
BCEF Annual Newsletters
BCEF Annual Reports
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BCEF Student Impact Statements
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BCEF Student Impact Statement 2024
BCEF Student Impact Statement 2023
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NEWS ARTICLES
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The Land, January 18 2024 - School's no limit for Bush Children
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The Land, January 19, 2023 - Reach for the Stars with BCEF Support
The NSW Youth Drought Summit on Living with Drought 2019
Read the 'GENERATION DROUGHT' REPORT
Beyond the media spotlight, the drought is continuing...
UNICEF Drought Report of Young Children & Families in NSW
Read UNICEF Article Feb 2019 - Children in drought affected areas
have a “You just get on with it” attitude, when the reality is their need
for psychological support increases by the day
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Article on Rural and Remote School Education
n1_9_15.PDF (humanrights.gov.au)
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The reality of raising children in a rural area - 9Honey (nine.com.au)
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