National Partners and Sponsors
Re-Engineering Australia Foundation has the good fortune of having the support of many organisations who see the value of the programs we implement and oversee.
Defence Materiel Organisation
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is the National Sponsor of REA, commencing a three year partnership in late 2008. The DMO is the government agency responsible for the acquisition and through-life support of capital equipment and systems for the Australian Defence Force.
The DMO's sponsorship is part of their Industry Skilling Program Enhancement package that sees major investment into projects and programs over the coming years in a diverse range of areas, and is also focussed on attracting, skilling, retaining and professionalising the defence industry workforce. The DMO's National Sponsor role will mean the ongoing support for the development and expansion of REA programs.
Defence Materiel Organisation website
Cisco WebEx
Cisco WebEx is the world's leading developer and provider of web based collaborative and conferencing technologies. Their online meeting applications and software services allow millions of people to communicate to fulfill their most ambitious goals for marketing, sales, training, and support, by sharing presentations, applications, documents and desktops, with full-motion video and integrated audio, all in a rich-multimedia environment.
State Partners and Sponsors
Queensland
- Queensland State Government
- Department of Education and Training (DET)
- Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
In 2006 and 2007 the Workplace Excellence Program Manufacturing Starter Initiative funded the establishment of 20 REA Design and Technology Hubs in Queensland High Schools as a key part of the Queensland Government's $8 million Advanced Manufacturing Plan.
The investment made by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, the Department of Education and Training, together with significant financial contributions from local industry organisations has meant over 100 Queensland schools and thousands of students have access to state-of-the art manufacturing technology and equipment.
New South Wales
- New South Wales State Government
- Department of Education and Training (DET)
- Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD)
- Australian Federal Government
- Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
In March 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) established a partnership with the NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) and Re-Engineering Australia Foundation (REA) to respond to the Commonwealth's Targeting Skills Needs in Regions program.
A significant grant was provided to engage NSW high school students from targeted regions in the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge. In all, seven hubs will be established in NSW metropolitan and regional areas.
Tasmania
- Rio Tinto Alcan
- Department of Education (Learning Services North)
F1 in Schools was introduced to Tasmanian schools as an initiative of the community partnership between Rio Tinto Alcan at Bell Bay and the Department of Education (Learning Services North)
Under the partnership, Rio Tinto Alcan has invested more than $150,000 in establishing two F1 technology hubs in Launceston. Currently, more than twelve Secondary Schools and Colleges from across Northern Tasmania are participating in the programme. A third technology hub is planned for 2009.
Western Australia
- The Western Australia Steering Committee
WA's introduction and ongoing involvement is due to the dedicated group of people in the REA Western Australian Steering Committee.
The committee is staffed by an association of individuals representing a variety of professional backgrounds and industries.
