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Australian Statistics as at August 2018
| Key Statistic | Figure |
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| Young people starting an Award each year. | Over 25,000 |
| Young people finishing an Award each year. | Over 11,000 |
| Young people currently engaged with the Award each year. | Approximately 40,000 |
| Number of adult volunteer Leaders and Activity Assessors supporting the Award each year. | Approximately 60,000 |
| 100% of donor funds are used to support disadvantaged young people to start and complete an Award each year. | Currently funding over 2,200 disadvantaged youth |
| Hours of volunteering by Award Participants each year. | 500,000 hours |
| Number of young people that have participated in the Award since its inception in Australia (1959). | Approximately 775,000 |
Top 5 Award Activities in Australia
| Volunteering | Physical Recreation | Skill | Adventurous Journey | Residential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Assistance | Soccer | Cooking | Trail Hiking | Youth Camps |
| Child Care | Netball | Music | Bushwalking | Exchange |
| Coaching | Tennis | Piano | Cadet Camp | French Exchange |
| Surf Life Saving | Basketball | Reading | Grade Camp | Sports & Coaching Camps |
| Cadets/Youth Leadership | Swimming | Driving | Horse Riding | Construction/Community Projects |
International Statistics as at August 2018*
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- In 2016, more than 1.3 million young people around the world took part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
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- Every day, more than 1,800 young people start their Award journey.
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- In 2016, more than 340,000 young people gained an Award at Bronze, Silver or Gold level.
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- In 2016, more than 140,000 young people considered marginalised or at risk took part in the Award.
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- For over sixty years, millions of young people have participated and received Awards, with millions more benefiting from its impact in communities around the world.
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- More than 200,000 volunteers support young people around the world to achieve their Award.
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award operates in more than 130 countries and territories around the globe
*These figures were last updated in 2016