Building the Education Revolution
On February 3, 2009, as part of its Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan, the Australian Government announced 
its $16.2 billion Building the Education Revolution program for Australian schools.
The Building the Education Revolution program has two key objectives:
- To provide a stimulus to the national economy by creating jobs through the construction and refurbishment of schools.
- To build facilities that enhance learning opportunities, support achievement and bring communities together.
The key elements of the Building the Education Revolution program are:
Primary Schools for the 21st Century
Funding of $14.1 billion to build or refurbish large-scale facilities, such as libraries and multi-purpose halls, in Australian primary, P-12 and special schools.
Science and Language Centres for 21st Century Secondary Schools
Funding of $821.8 million to build science laboratories and language learning centres in secondary schools across the country.
National School Pride Program
Funding of $1.3 billion to refurbish and renew existing facilities and minor building works in Australian government and non-government schools.
More information is available on the Australian Government's website .
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