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Latest Statistics

August 7, 2017

After surveying over 8000 Participants and Volunteers  we can confirm that

  • 70% of Participants made new friends
  • 97% of Participants and 98% of Award Leaders would recommend the Award
  • 93% of Participants developed teamwork skills
  • 91% found the Award FUN and CHALLENGING
  • 90% of Award Leaders benefited from being involved
  • 89% of adults involved feel their skills are valued and given recognition

 

 

 

 

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December 18, 2025
Duke of Ed Lifts Student Achievement

University-led research shows stronger academic results among Duke of Ed students, in addition to the known personal development benefits.  A landmark study by Western Sydney University has confirmed what many educators and Duke of Ed Leaders have long observed: young people who use the Duke of Ed Framework develop stronger personal capabilities and achieve better academic results.  The comparative study, using five NSW public secondary schools, examined several data points including academic grades, NAPLAN scores, […]

December 3, 2025
Coco’s Journey in Sport and the Duke of Ed

Sport and adventure go hand in hand and for Coco, they’ve been life-changing. Inspired by her siblings, Coco set out to complete the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, determined to embrace every challenge. Aligning the Duke of Ed Framework with her passion for sport, Coco chose wheelchair racing for her Physical Section. Already a […]

November 19, 2025
Research Proves Human Skills Take Centre Stage

How the Duke of Ed can fill the gap In an era of rapid technological change and evolving workforce expectations, new research published by Harvard Business Review (HBR) highlights a powerful trend: human-centred capabilities, often called human skills, are now more valuable than ever.  As organisations respond to generative AI, automation and shifting job structures, employers are […]

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