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Outcomes of HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO 2018 visit to Australia

May 7, 2018

A summary of Award achievements by HRH, The Earl of Wessex during his 2018 visit to Australia in promoting and raising funds for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award:

40 engagements with 32 main events
105 Gold Awards Presented
17 Long Service Medals and 2 Distinguished Service Medals presented
Duke of Ed Employer Launched in 3 States with 40 new employers secured
Duke 4Sport launched with 4 sports, including NSW Rugby League and Gymnastics Australia
Endorsements from 10 Universities and 2 TAFEs for partnership discussions
Endorsements from SA Government regarding Juvenile Justice pilot
Recognised current Award Ambassadors and supporters with 56 attending events
Met with over 330 Award Participants and Award Leaders from 63 Award Centres
Strengthened Government relations with attendance and engagement from 2 Premiers, 6 Ministers and 13 Heads of Government departments, 13 Mayors and Council CEOs
Grew contacts with the corporate community, with 119 business leaders and executives attending functions
Secured a major delivery partner in Victoria with Yooralla and engaged with 18 current or prospective delivery partners

Secured 36 new Award Ambassadors with 5 pending (Victoria and Tasmania)

Secured over $1.1 million in new donations to be used for making the Award accessible to more youth in Australia!

June 9, 2026

Duke of Ed community recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Honouring service to youth, community and country. We are delighted to congratulate members of the Duke of Ed community who have been recognised in The King's Birthday 2026 Honours List. These honours reflect decades of service, leadership and commitment to helping others - values that sit at the heart of the Duke of Ed. Congratulations […]

May 27, 2026

Welcoming Natasha Fyles to the National Board

Former NT Chief Minister and youth advocate joins as an Independent Director. Natasha Fyles has joined the Board of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia as an Independent Director, bringing extensive leadership, governance and community sector experience to the organisation. A lifelong Territorian, Natasha is currently Chief Executive Officer of Somerville Community Services, […]

May 12, 2026

NSW SES partners with the Duke of Ed to support young Australians

Developing human skills, confidence and community impact through emergency service volunteering Improving the lives and skills of young Australians to make a positive difference in their communities is the focus of a new partnership between the Duke of Ed and NSW State Emergency Service (SES). The newly announced partnership enables the NSW SES to encourage students completing their Duke of Ed […]