The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia is fully funded by the fees it’s Participants and Award Centres pay (see the Annual Report for more financial information). The Award has a recommended retail price (RRP) for each of the Award levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold), however, it is up to each Award Operating Authority to charge what they feel is appropriate based on government subsidiaries and any other factors pertinent to them. Funding is available to those in need of it.