The National Secondary School Computer Fund (the Fund) is a key component of the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion Digital Education Revolution initiative. The Australian Government is investing $1.1 billion over five years (2008–2012) through the Fund, to provide for new or upgraded information and communications technology (ICT) for secondary schools with students in years 9 to 12.
The Minister for Education, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced on 12 June 2008 that 896 secondary schools across Australia would receive funding for 116,820 computers in the first Round of the Fund.
Through the Fund, grants of $1,000 per computer have been provided. Funding will be delivered through state and territory governments for government schools and Block Grant Authorities for non-government schools. Bulk purchasing arrangements may deliver savings that can be used for associated costs.
The objective of Round One funding was to bring those schools with students, in years 9 to 12, with a computer to student ratio of 1:8 or worse to a target ratio of 1:2.
All schools that applied have been advised of the outcome of their application in writing. To view a list of the successful schools see the Round One results.
This is the first instalment of the Australian Government’s $1.1 billion Computer Fund. In Round Two, the Government will be seeking to move all secondary schools to the target computer to student ratio of 1:2. By the end of 2008 funds will be available for all schools to move to a target ratio of 1:2.
Applications for Round Two of the Fund are now open for secondary schools with years 9 to 12 students. In order to apply in Round Two, schools will need to be registered on School Entry Point
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We encourage schools to register now if they have not already done so as this will ensure fast access to the application form now the Round has opened.
Note schools will need to register through School Entry Point before you can access the online application form for the Fund. See Register and Apply for further information.
The Australian Government is working in partnership with state, territory, Catholic and Independent education authorities and continues to consult with other key stakeholders on the future implementation of the Fund. Further information on the Fund will be provided as planning progresses.