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May 2011

  1. Victoria - New accommodation and learning service for Ballarat’s young people

    ACT school moving sustainably into the future

    Gold Creek Primary School in Nicholls, ACT is home to a brand new, $3.2 million environmentally sustainable environment centre and a new shade structure built with funding provided under the Building the Education Revolution (BER) program. (continues...)

April 2011

  1. Victoria - New accommodation and learning service for Ballarat’s young people

    New accommodation and learning service for Ballarat’s young people

    Funded through the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan, a new supported youth housing service in Ballarat has opened its doors. The Gillies Street, Wendouree development consists of 18 self contained one and two-bedroom units and also includes communal living, training and office spaces as well as staff accommodation. (continues...)

  2. More space for learning at Penrith Public School

    More space for learning at Penrith Public School

    Penrith Public School in Sydney’s west now has a brand new library, a new two-classroom block, refurbished classrooms with interactive whiteboards and refurbished office space. The school also have a new bell system to ensure students have the time to learn and play. (continues...)

February 2011

  1. BER kick starts work and training for apprentice Mitchell

    BER kick starts work and training for apprentice Mitchell

    Since starting his carpentry apprenticeship a year ago, 17 year old Mitchell Price has worked on Building the Education (BER) projects in a number of schools in the Hunter and Central Coast areas of New South Wales. (continues...)

  2. NT - More accommodation for women in need

    NT - More accommodation for women in need

    Two managed and supported housing facilities for women in need have now been completed under the Australian Government’s $60 million housing stimulus commitment to the Territory. (continues...)

  3. 54 Acacia Drive, Katherine

    54 Acacia Drive, Katherine

    The Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan provided funding to refurbish an existing Territory Housing property in Katherine and to create a facility comprising 8 x two-bedroom townhouses with approximately 16 beds. (continues...)

  4. More public housing for senior Territorians

    More public housing for senior Territorians

    Construction of eight new seniors homes in Brooks Place, Malak and McKay Place, Millner were completed as part of Stage One of the Australian Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  5. Western Highway – Realignment of Anthonys Cutting

    Fairytale ending for New Farm State School in Brisbane

    Students at New Farm State School danced and sang their praises for their new Building the Education Revolution (BER) funded multi-purpose hall, in a colourful, creative official opening ceremony recently. (continues...)

  6. Western Highway – Realignment of Anthonys Cutting

    Western Highway – Realignment of Anthonys Cutting

    Construction on the new Western Highway alignment at Anthonys Cutting is progressing well with the opening of the Hopetoun Park Road bridge to traffic in late December 2010. (continues...)

January 2011

  1. Girrawheen SHA, teachers and Students re-invigorated by refurbished science laboratories

    Girrawheen SHA, teachers and Students re-invigorated by refurbished science laboratories

    Refurbished science facilities delivered at Girrawheen Senior High School under the Building the Education Revolution (BER) program have re-invigorated the staff and student body, according to Principal Noel Woodley (continues...)

  2. Future talent benefits from BER Program funding

    Future talent benefits from BER Program funding

    Rory Dougan is very close to realising his dream of becoming an electrician, thanks to a recent funding boost for WA apprentices. Rory is one of 94 apprentices the Industry Training Program (ITP) has assisted who were at risk of losing their apprenticeships during the economic downturn last year. (continues...)

  3. School rebuilt thanks to BER funding

    School rebuilt thanks to BER funding

    The students and staff of Katunga Primary School are thrilled with their first permanent building since the school opened in 1952, thanks to the Building the Education Revolution (BER). (continues...)

  4. The First person moves into the new Older Persons Complex in Canberra

    The First person moves into the new Older Persons Complex in Canberra

    Housing and Community Services ACT has handed over the keys to the first older persons unit to be built under the Australian Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  5. Many options for tenants in the future

    Many options for tenants in the future

    Tenants in one of the largest social housing complexes in Tasmania have benefitted from repairs and maintenance renovations made possible by funding from the State Government and the Australian Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  6. Redeveloped crisis accommodation opens

    Redeveloped crisis accommodation opens

    Women and children escaping domestic violence will get increased support from a $1.75 million crisis accommodation redevelopment in Southern Tasmania. (continues...)

December 2010

  1. Building the Education Revolution in Barmera
  2. A rich history and sustainable future
  3. View Terrace opens as Nation Building closes for Defence housing

    4. November 2010

  4. St Mary’s College for Hearing Impaired Students
  5. Lyneham Primary’s new multi-purpose building
  6. Social Housing Initiative continues to have a positive impact at many levels within the region of New South Wales
  7. Ramingining Multimedia Centre

    8. October 2010

  8. Maribyrnong Primary School - branching out through BER
  9. New facilities allow year round use for students and the community
  10. Putting together the building blocks in East Coburg
  11. Queensland's Social Housing Industry continues to benefit
  12. Colac-Otway Shire Council - Forrest Tiger Rail Trail
  13. Greater space to learn and grow
  14. Energy efficiency at the forefront of another completed Nation Building project.

July 2010

  1. Brisbane apprentice falls into great opportunity
  2. Nine new classrooms replace seven transportables at Kingsway Christian College
  3. Work starts on ACT’s final and most environmentally friendly BER project
  4. Singing praises for a new multipurpose hall
  5. Affordable homes for Seniors under construction in Blaxland, NSW

June 2010

  1. Amsleigh Park Primary honours volunteer
  2. New library thrills at Knox Park
  3. New Defence homes will benefit Brisbane community
  4. Library activities now an integral part of class time
  5. New sports complex creates jobs and benefits local community
  6. First Nation Building homes constructed in SA country region

May 2010

  1. Refurbishment finished at Grafton Community College
  2. Arnhem Land school benefits from all-weather facilities
  3. New senior citizens and community centre in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales
  4. Affordable homes under construction in Kallangur and Nambour, QLD
  5. New facilities encourage open learning at Fulham North Primary, South Australia
  6. New library and community centre for Mount Gambier, South Australia

April 2010

  1. New facilities, repairs and refurbishments for Glen Huon Primary, Tasmania

  2. Projects on track at St Joseph's Primary School, Numurkah, Victoria
  3. Local builders benefit from Social Housing Initiative
  4. Northern Territory builders benefit from Defence Housing Initiative
  5. New facilities for St Dominic’s set to benefit local community
  6. New facilities for Harlaxton State School, QLD
  7. Gilston State School, QLD - an opportunity to do business in a different way

March 2010

  1. A signal of things to come for Melbourne’s young artists
  2. Social Housing boost for South Australia
  3. Rail rolls out north and south
  4. Defence housing embraces the natural elements of the Top End with Troppo Architects
  5. WA school year begins on the right foot
  6. New school hall opens in Barcaldine in Queensland
  7. Defence Housing Initiative gives new life to Tasmanian building industry
  8. Improved social housing in the Northern Territory makes a difference to the everyday lives of Territorians

February 2010

  1. Heaslip road bridge opens in time for Truckweek
  2. Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan delivers economic benefits in regional Australia
  3. The effects of the Nation Building plan flow through the construction industry
  4. BER funding 'absolutely fantastic' says Glass House Mountains
  5. Technology boost for students as part of National School Pride
  6. New facilities for Marshall Road State School, QLD
  7. $2.4million for 11 new affordable homes in Marysville area
  8. Darwin Defence houses over a third complete
  9. Shoulder Sealing Safety Improvements along Main North Road in Northern Adelaide
  10. A $200 million project on the Western Highway is getting significant support from the local community as a new community information centre opens in Bacchus Marsh.
  11. Whyalla foreshore project creates local jobs and improves quality of life
  12. Modern World Class Facilities for Veterinary Science
  13. Outback Academy set to benefit rural and remote students and communities in South Australia
  14. Construction provides boost to social housing stocks and local Port Lincoln company
  15. Level crossing upgrade complete in Tanunda, South Australia
  16. On-site construction works underway at Truscott Street Public School, NSW

January 2010

  1. Government funded development has Eddison Park rolling into the 21st Century
  2. New jobs and new houses in Devonport, Tasmania
  3. A million dollar hall with a million dollar view
  4. New life for heritage listed infrastructure within Bella Vista Farm Park, NSW
  5. Murray Bridge South Primary School, SA celebrates new facility
  7. Economic Stimulus Plan fast tracks six-star energy efficient homes
  8. Local WA business benefits from the Economic Stimulus Plan

December 2009

  1. Dream assembly hall now a reality at the Friends’ School, Hobart
  2. Social Housing Initiative provides a new home for a family in need
  3. Environmentally friendly bore water available to sporting oval in Mt Evelyn, Victoria
  4. Garden project bringing the community together in Chigwell, Hobart
  5. Young apprentices gain life skills through Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan
  6. Environmental impact managed on Mandurah Entrance Road
  7. Improving efficiency on key route in Victoria

November 2009

  1. Mooloolaba State School – BER funding provides a new look
  2. Welcome upgrades at Isabella Plains Early Childhood School, ACT
  3. Improving Ipswich Motorway means improving job skills and future prospects for locals
  4. Locals welcome upgrades to Primrose Park Walking Track, Sydney
  5. School construction provides ongoing work to builders across Victoria
  6. Defence housing constructions power ahead in Victoria

October 2009

  1. Wider community benefits from school funding
  2. Students to reap the benefits of new Science Centre
  3. New shared pedestrian and bike path along the Pearl Bay foreshore, Sydney
  4. Economic Stimulus Plan delivers enhanced medical services and community benefits in Warrnambool and South West Victoria
  5. Environmental care a focus on new Ipswich Motorway, Queensland
  6. Social Housing Initiative well underway in Hobart, Tasmania
  7. New classroom complete for Umbakumba School, Northern Territory
  8. Stimulus flow-on effects in Gippsland, Victoria

September 2009

  1. Visitors and locals enjoy Coastal Walk upgrades, Port Macquarie NSW
  2. Planting the seeds of success on the Northern Expressway, South Australia
  3. New Digital Specialisation Science Centre for Marsden State High School, Queensland
  4. Social Housing Initiative comes at the right time for local building company in regional Victoria
  5. Dream career for Townsville apprentices
  6. Works nearly complete at Grange Schools, South Australia
  7. Indigenous building company benefits from the Economic Stimulus Plan

August 2009

  1. Community room shows visitors Northern Expressway is ‘more than just a road’
  2. Historic transformation underway at Lilydale District School, Tasmania
  3. Defence housing construction secures jobs for young apprentices
  4. Restoration of historic town icon in Northampton, Western Australia, boosts local economy
  5. Major road project supports a small business
  6. Building the Education Revolution creating and maintaining jobs
  7. New Construction in South Australia boosts local building industry

July 2009

  1. Work commences on the 1000th home to be built under the Social Housing Initiative
  2. Nation Building feeds Queensland’s construction industry
  3. Nurturing high achievements with new Science Centre
  4. Northern Expressway showcases hi-tech, eco-friendly and efficient asphalt production
  5. Community infrastructure funding delivers economic and community benefits in Glenorchy, Tasmania
  6. ACT school and community set to benefit from $3 million funding investment

June 2009

  1. Construction project ready to commence at Fulham North Primary School, Adelaide
  2. Apprentices benefit from Defence Housing Australia’s Apprenticeship Support Scheme
  3. Boost to local economy in Renmark, South Australia with the construction of new grandstand complex
  4. New playground and community area in the Shire of Quairading, Western Australia
  5. New sporting facilities deliver benefits to the community of Picola, Victoria
  6. Boost to employment in the Town of Kwinana, Western Australia

May 2009

  1. Fencing Program in Queensland helps young people get a head start
  2. Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan boosts employment in regional Australia