Our Goals

In response to the perception that too few young Australians viewed Engineering as a preferred career path of choice, a small group of like-minded people from industry and government came together to establish the Re-Engineering Australia Foundation Ltd (REA).

Our objectives were to establish a series of stepping stone activities, starting at the earliest ages, forming a pathway of encouragement which school students can progress, with each step adding to the their interest and understanding of Maths, Science & Engineering activities, trades and professions. In doing so, we hope to inspire younger generations to consider technology based industries as a fulfilling career path.

REA Foundation understands the increasing need for more engineers to be a part of Australia's skills pool, contributing to a vibrant and strong work, social, business and economic environment. REA has embarked upon a program of promoting engineering specifically to school-age students by providing technology, motivation and opportunities across Australia through a series of structured experiential education programs. These programs are aimed at developing employability skills.

REA projects links Schools, Industry, TAFE, Universities and parents in a collaborative and experiential environment focused on changing the metaphor of the education process. In 2007 over 280 secondary schools across Australia, together with numerous Universities and TAFE colleges participated in programs providing a platform for over 30,000 students to actively participate in this challenge with another 300,000 students being exposed to the activity and the outcomes. Our goal is to equip these children with the skills and knowledge to allow them to take on the world.