The Award in NSW will be running Networking Events for Award Leaders in term 1 of 2019.
Networking Events provide a valuable opportunity to meet with like minded Award Leaders to discuss and share experiences and also identify opportunities to collaborate and build networks.
Please click on the link below for more information on dates and times and to register for a Networking Event near you!
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia will be closing at 3pm today until the 2nd January.
The Online Record Book helpdesk will also be closed during this time.
If you have any queries, you can give us a call and leave a message or send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] for ORB related enquiries. We will respond to your messages once we return.
Earlier this month, four Duke of Ed Participants were rewarded for their Voluntary Service to World Vision, receiving a once in a lifetime opportunity. These Participants were gifted flights, accommodation and tickets to the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in South Africa – an annual festival for individuals who have been engaged in exceptional community service. This year the Concert was held in celebration of the centenary year of Nelson Mandela.
Bronze and Silver Award Participants Lucy Stevens (SA), Zuhal Masudy (VIC) ,Ellen Streat (VIC), and Hannah Owen (WA) each raised over $1000 by taking part in World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine Backpack Challenge, an achievement that put them in the running for the trip. All four young women share the same desire to create positive change in the world around them.
While they were there, they also were able to visit World Vision programming in Bulawayo Zimbabwe and see the change World Vision effects through its projects.
The young women were able to see performances by headlining stars; Beyoncé & JAY Z, Ed Sheeran, Usher, and Pharrell Williams!
Congratulations Lucy, Zuhal, Ellen and Hannah on all your hard work, your trip was well deserved!
Take a look at the video below of Award Participants from Kalamunda Secondary Education Support caring for the Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail for their Voluntary Service Section of their Award!
Great work Kalamunda Award Participants!
The HOPE Collective have been engaging students around Whyalla in new learning practices through The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
A total of 22 young people in the community, including students at Stuart High School, Whyalla High School, and members of the Youth Advisory Council, are participating in a pilot program partnered with the Award.
The program aims to help young people explore their full potential, regardless of their location or circumstance......
Read the full story below!
Pilot Boosts Confidence - Whyalla News
ARE YOU #WORLDREADY !?
Join us as we celebrate the Award and shout about the importance of non-formal education for young people around the world.
The Award in Australia is excited to share our brand new global film with you!
Today, the Award’s global family launches #WORLDREADY – a campaign which aims to shout about the Award, its inspirational Participants and adult volunteers who support it as well as the importance of non-formal education in helping to prepare young people for the world.
Check out the brand new film below!!
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We need your help to spread the word!
We want to shout about how organisations like yours are helping young people to prepare for their future, by developing universal skills such as resilience, confidence, communication and problem solving.
Get involved…
Join us and be part of the global discussion…
- Share your Award story, thoughts, photos, videos and more using #WORLDREADY
- Share the #WORLDREADY film (you can find this on our social media channels)
Find out more about the campaign and the #WORLDREADY discussion at www.worldready.org.
Thank you for your support!
Together, we are #WORLDREADY
Last Tuesday, the 16th October, 8 Award Holders (7 Gold, 1 Silver) attended a Reception for Young Australians with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), representing The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia.
The Gold Award Holders included Neelam Gopalani, Japneet Gulati, Brough Whibley, Zachary Drysdale, Alex Zappia, Emily Milton Smith, Eleanor Kirkpatrick, and Silver Award Holders, Scott Green.
With the Award partnering with Invictus Games Sydney 2018 this year, the Award Holders attendance at the reception with Prince Harry, reflected the Award’s support for the Games.
Amongst the Award Hs was Zac Drysdale who was involved in raising funds for Invictus Games this year.
“I helped volunteer for James Griffin MP Member for Manly at the Manly Marlins v Navy Rugby Union Game. The game was in support of Invictus Games to help raise awareness for the event but also collecting donations. I personally helped set up the Invictus Games advertisements around the stadium as well as with collecting money at the front gate.”
Thank you to all the Award Holders who represented the Award!
Join NSW Kids in Need in North West Sydney on Sunday 28th October to meet with amazing pilots who build and fly large scale jet aircraft models flying at 400 km/hour! You’ll get up close withthe aircraft and talk through their construction and technology with the pilots and (weather permitting) watch them perform. 1/5th scale jet fighters and some prop aircraft as well.
The event is limited to 250 people. All attendees must be 8 years old and over for aircraft and airfield safety. Tickets are $50 per person.
All funds raised will go to the 6 charities supported by NSW Kids in Need, including The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia!
WHAT TO BRING:
Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras and advised to wear closed toe shoes, hats and sunglasses as you will be outdoors.
GETTING THERE:
Nearby parking arrangements will be advised to ticketed guests closer to the event date.
PUBLIC ACCESS:
Wheelchair access available.
Buy tickets at the link below:
The Commonwealth is offering exceptional young people who are making a difference in their communities a chance to win a Commonwealth Youth Award, which includes a cash grant and a trip to attend the awards ceremony in London next March, during Commonwealth Week.
Nominees must be:
- aged 15 to 29 years
- a citizen of a Commonwealth member country
- been engaged in development work for more than 12 months either in a professional or voluntary capacity
- have a strong track record of implementing innovative ideas and linking their development work and its impact to one of the 17 SDGs
- and have demonstrated an understanding of the importance of youth engagement in key areas of development
If you know an incredible young person, would like to nominate yourself, or would simply like to find out more on eligibility for the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year Award, head to the link below!
Nominations open for 2019 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year
On Monday, Minister for Education and Training, Simon Birmingham visited Sanderson Middle School in Darwin with Kathy Ganley, Country Liberals for Solomon, to see firsthand the benefits of the The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia's Disadvantaged Youth program.
Minister Birmingham also announced a $1.5 million funding boost to support more young people across Australia to start their Award.
For more details, head to:
Turnbull Government backs vital youth development program
