La Trobe University renews alliance with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia La Trobe University has strengthened its commitment to youth development and community engagement for the Aspire Early Offer Program – Community Impact stream by renewing its alliance with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia. The official signing ceremony took place […]
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Remembering Sir Eric Neal AC CVO KStJ
Celebrating extraordinary leadership and service to the Duke of Ed. With great sadness, we share the news that Sir Eric Neal AC CVO KStJ passed away on Tuesday morning. Sir Eric made an extraordinary contribution to The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia and internationally. He served in senior leadership roles, including as an […]
Celebrating NSW Volunteers
Congratulations to our Bronze Level volunteers! We’re thrilled to celebrate three inspiring Duke of Ed volunteers who have been recognised at the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards for their outstanding commitment to community service. Mikylah Bater and Hannah Cooper from Blacktown Girls High School have both been awarded the 2025 Outer Western Sydney Adult Volunteer of […]
Gold Level Unlocked!
Celebrating Dedication, Growth and Grit Last week, the NSW team proudly hosted back-to-back Gold Level Ceremonies, recognising the remarkable achievements of around 240 young people. Among them was Scott from Sydney, who completed his Gold Level through Muscular Dystrophy NSW. Peter Kaye AM ESM, CEO of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia, first met […]
Vale The Honourable Sir Guy Green AC KBE CVO
A long-standing supporter of the Duke of Ed in Australia. We are saddened by the recent passing of Sir Guy Green, a long-standing supporter of the Duke of Ed in Australia. As Chair of the Tasmanian Committee (1975–1980) and a member of the National Board, Sir Guy played a key role in advancing the Duke […]
Parents - Have Your Say!
Participate in the National ‘Parenting Today’ Survey! We’re pleased to share the Parenting Research Centre’s latest initiative: the Parenting Today Survey. This national survey is designed to provide a rich and current snapshot of parenting in Australia. It’s open to all parents and carers of children aged 0–18 and aims to reflect the real experiences […]
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Volunteers with Purpose
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 […]
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 […]
