I want to use the Duke of Ed Framework
Build the skills you need for life and see all that you can achieve with the Duke of Ed
Did you know that right now, your interests and hobbies could be earning you an internationally recognised award?
Choose your own journey with the Duke of Ed, whether it be doing the things you already enjoy or, challenging yourself to discover new interests. The choice is yours.
There are activities and adventures for everyone…it encourages independence, your own journey and freedom.
Sam Welling, Bronze Level
On completion of a Duke of Ed Level, you will receive a digital credential. This enables you to standout by showcasing your achievements with future employers and tertiary education providers. A digital credential offers real time proof and verification of your Duke of Ed Level!
Your questions answered
- Gain an International Award
- Develop important life skills
- Accelerate your job opportunities
- Count it towards your school electives
- Get help to access higher education
- Meet new people
You can use your Duke of Ed to count towards your school electives, get a job or go onto higher education after school!
The Duke of Ed gives you the chance to express your passions and get yourself ready and energised for the world through a variety of exciting and challenging experiences like adventure, sports, and volunteering to help worthy causes that really mean something to you. So, get yourself #WORLDREADY and join us!
“There are three awesome Levels you can do! Bronze, Silver and Gold. You can choose any activities you want to do. You can do something you’re already doing or try something completely new”!
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 24 can Use the Duke of Ed Framework. With the Duke of Ed, it doesn’t matter where you are located, or how you describe your background or circumstances – this is a Framework for everyone!
At the Duke of Ed, we want to help you design your own program and achieve the Duke of Ed in a way that matters to you. The Duke of Ed isn’t a competition or about being first, but instead, it’s about helping you to step outside your comfort zone and set new personal challenges, so you finish up feeling rewarded, accomplished and #WORLDREADY
You can start your Duke of Ed with the Bronze Level, and we encourage you to continue the challenge by completing your Silver and Gold Levels. It’s up to you how you complete each Duke of Ed Level – you can either choose to build on some of the activities and challenges you’ve already been doing, or you can take the chance at each stage to try something completely new!
While each Level of the Duke of Ed Framework is made up of Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills, and an Adventurous Journey, you’ll start to spend more time on your chosen activities as you move through the Levels from Bronze to Silver and Gold. We’re inviting you to see how far you can go, but remember, every Level can bring incredible value to your personal development and life ambitions.
Did you know that some Universities recognise students who have gone the extra mile. Check out the Universities that are offering a benefit to those using the Duke of Ed Framework.
That’s right! Duke of Ed Employers recognise that young people who have achieved their Duke of Edinburgh's International Award demonstrate initiative and core skills helping you stand out from the crowd!
Registration fees vary from state to state, you can view the full list of fees here.
The Duke of Ed is a fully inclusive youth development Framework. Funding assistance for individuals or groups maybe available to cover registration fees and activity costs.
Did you know the Duke of Ed supports NDIS participants to pursue their goals? More information here
You can search current Duke of Ed Centres here:
A Duke of Ed digital credential (aka digital badge), is like an online certificate that shows what skills or knowledge you have gained through the Duke of Ed. It's easy to share and prove your achievements to others (such as potential employers or universities), via social media or a resume. Each badge includes information including your name, a bit about the Duke of Ed, and what you did to achieve the credential. Find out more about digital credentials here.
