Braidwood and District Education Foundation

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Braidwood and District Education Foundation

The BDEF gives financial assistance and support to local youth continuing their studies post-school All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

** Donating to the BDEF is easy **

You can donate by:

• Direct Deposit into bank account:
Braidwood & District Education Foundation
BSB: 633 000 (Bendigo Bank)
Account: 121923841

Please quote full name as reference.

• Cheque made out to:
Braidwood and District Education Foundation

Mail cheque to: BDEF, PO Box 324 Braidwood NSW 2622, OR
Deliver to: Braidwood Community Ban

k. To receive a receipt and to confirm your payment:

• Email our Treasurer:
[email protected]

01/04/2026

At the 2026 presentation evening we were delighted to hear from past BDEF recipients who shared their experiences and reflected on how the foundation supported their educational journeys:

•Luke McGrath (2020/2022) – Certificate IV in Building and Construction
•Isabella Hart (2016) – Bachelor of Agricultural Science
• Rachel Farley (2010/2011) – Bachelor of International Studies & Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies

It was wonderful to hear their stories and see the lasting impact BDEF support has had on their pathways

23/03/2026

We were very grateful to hear from our guest speaker Julian Davies at the 2026 BDEF Presentation Evening.

Julian has volunteered in education within our community for the last twenty years. After growing up in Melbourne, New Zealand, Thailand and Canberra, he settled on the Gourock Range near Braidwood 47 years ago and has been trying to shed his reputation as a “blow-in” ever since.

A writer and artist, Julian has written seven novels and two non-fiction books. His involvement with Braidwood Central School began when his daughters attended from Kindergarten through to Year 12. Starting by supporting students with reading and arithmetic, he later mentored students in public speaking and debating, and went on to develop highly effective media studies and critical thinking programs.

In 2021, Julian established the Consensus Education Foundation, a charity with strong roots in our region. Through a wonderful partnership with Community Bank Braidwood, the foundation now teaches critical thinking across the state; from the far west, through metropolitan Sydney, and as far as Lord Howe Island.

Thank you, Julian, for sharing your story and inspiring our students and community.

18/03/2026

Congratulations to Oliver Gurling, the 2026 recipient of the Braidwood Lions Club Ken Thomas Memorial Scholarship. Oliver is undertaking a Certificate III in Heavy Sheet Metal Fabrication, and this scholarship supports local students pursuing a trade apprenticeship.

The BDEF sincerely thanks the Braidwood Lions Club for their ongoing support of local students and their educational journeys.

10/03/2026

Congratulations to BDEF recipients Hope Bunn (Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Communications & Media) and Mason Kelly (Bachelor of International Relations), who were awarded the snowfoundation_au scholarship at our 2026 Presentation Evening.

The BDEF extends its sincere thanks to the snowfoundation_au for their continued generosity and commitment to supporting local students and their educational journeys.

09/03/2026

Recently committee member of the Lodge of Truth, Phil Shoemark presented the Braidwood and District Education Foundation with a donation of $2,000. Phil said “The Lodge have been strong supporters of the Education Foundation for many years and realise the significance it makes to the youth in the community in the next chapter of their educational journey”.

“Since its inception in 2004, the BDEF has assisted over 350 local students thanks to the generosity of organisations such as the Lodge, individuals, business and community groups, philanthropic organisations and local churches.” “Our youth are fortunate to know that they have the support of the community behind them”, Nick Fry Chair of BDEF said.

If you would like more information regarding the Foundation, please visit our website cef.org.au/foundations/braidwood or contact our Treasurer, Andrew Callan at [email protected] Donations $2 and over are tax deductible.

04/03/2026

🌟 Introducing our 2026 recipients! 🌟

Back row L-R: Dylan Peters, Thomas Bradley, Reggie D’Arcy, Oliver Gurling, Tom Sawtell, Flyn Sullivan, Harry Waters.

Front row L-R: Matilda Grant, Audrey Noye, Hope Bunn, Dakota Bunn, Julian Davies(Guest Speaker), Stella Riley, Matilda Jeffery, Elanor Hart, Mason Kelly, Nelson Sargent.

#2026

05/01/2026

Families and donors are invited to join the Braidwood & District Education Foundation to celebrate our class of 2026 on Friday 30th January at the Braidwood Servicemens Club.

Grant recipients must arrive at 6:30pm, with our Presentation to begin at 7:30pm.

Please RSVP by 20th January to [email protected]

23/10/2025

The BDEF's Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place at the Braidwood Servicemen's Club board room at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 30th. Both existing and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Message this page or contact a current committee member for more information

03/10/2025

Donate today (It's easy!):
✔️ Direct Transfer
✔️Cheque
✔️Deposit at the Braidwood Community Bank
✔️Online
Link below:
http://cef.org.au/braidwood

30/09/2025

A fantastic event run by the Majors Creek Pub!

We are grateful for the generosity and community spirit - thank you for supporting the Braidwood and District Education Foundation

We look forward to seeing you there!

24/09/2025

Will you be studying after school next year? Do you come from the 2622 postcode? You could be eligible for a BDEF grant.

Head to cef.org.au/apply-now before the end of September to apply for our 2026 round of grants.

19/09/2025

It doesn't matter if you're planning on a Diploma, Degree, Certificate, Apprenticeship or Traineeship - if you're from the 2622 postcode and will be studying next year, you could be eligible!

When you fill in your application, you'll need to be ready with some important info - some contact details, planned course and institution, some achievements to brag about, and some basic plans of how a grant could help you financially.

After you've collected your thoughts, head to cef.org.au/apply-now

Address

Braidwood, NSW
2622

Website

https://cef.org.au/foundations/braidwood/

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