A Duke of Ed volunteer who’s turning her personal story into purposeful action Meet Mimi – one of our first Duke of Ed achievers to dedicate her Voluntary Service hours to supporting Australian Red Cross Lifeblood since launching our Duke 4Volutneering partnership! When Mimi began her Duke of Ed journey, she wanted to challenge herself […]
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Introducing Duke 4Volunteering!
Connecting young people with purpose-driven charities to power youth-led change Introducing Duke 4Volunteering – a new partnership opportunity that connects young people with purpose-driven charities to power youth-led change… If you’re an NFP or charity with volunteering opportunities for young Australians or, a Duke of Ed Framework User looking for inspiration on how to complete […]
Screening this Sunday!
Join us for an unforgettable screening of The Great White Whale A message from Adventure Film maker (and first ever Australian Duke of Ed Gold Level achiever), Michael Dillon: “This Sunday, 29th June, is your chance, in the space of a few hours, to sail to and try climbing Australia’s highest peak. When I did […]
Entering our ‘Next Level’ Era
Approaching 70 Years of Empowering Young Australians For almost 70 years, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Duke of Ed) has provided a Framework for enriching school curriculum with experiential learning. As we approach the 70th anniversary in 2026, Australia is taking bold steps to ensure that more young people, from all backgrounds, can […]
2025 Skills on the Rise
How you can showcase these through your Duke of Ed achievements LinkedIn's annual 'Skills on the Rise' list has been released and while AI literacy is ranking at the top, several human skills such as communication, adaptability, and problem solving were highlighted amongst the fastest growing areas a person should invest in to get ahead. […]
Introducing Duke of Ed digital credentialing
More powerful than a printed certificate! Today, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia has introduced digital credentials to recognise the achievement of a Duke of Ed Level. This is a new and exciting way for a young person who has completed a Duke of Ed Bronze, Silver or Gold Level to showcase their […]
Are you an NDIS Participant?
The Duke of Ed supports NDIS Participants to pursue their goals Young people aged between 14 – 24, use the Duke of Ed to learn new life skills, foster social relationships, access increased employment opportunities, and more! With the Duke of Ed, it doesn’t matter where you are located, or how you describe your background […]
Cadets to become a licensed National Duke of Ed Centre
Australian Navy and Army Cadets to deliver The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award The Australian Navy Cadets and the Australian Army Cadets have agreed to become a licensed National Duke of Ed Centre, enabling them to deliver The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Framework to young Australians. The agreement reflects the shared objectives and values […]
New Handbook Out Now!
Our biggest transformation of the Handbook since the Duke of Ed started in Australia! We’re thrilled to unveil the latest edition of our Duke of Ed Handbook. This edition is our most significant update yet, driven by valuable feedback from our Leaders and our wider Duke of Ed community ensuring it is fit for purpose. […]
Introducing DukeConnect!
Gain early access to our new Handbook and more via the new Duke of Ed Leaders online hub! We’re excited to announce the launch of DukeConnect – a dedicated online hub designed to support Duke of Ed Leaders. DukeConnect offers easy, on-demand access to frequently requested Duke of Ed resources, marketing materials, research, policy, explanatory […]
