Recently the Sydney International Equestrian Centre hosted the State Interschool Championships, which brought together young people from all over NSW. With the event taking place during NSW Youth Week and Equestrian NSW recently signing on to become a The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia Duke 4Sport Partner, we took some time to chat to Acting CEO Vireena Peacock about what this partnership means to their organisation. For more info about the Duke 4Sport Partnership, take a look at our here.
Don’t miss this globally recognised charity event This prestigious charity golf event invites players to compete while making a meaningful impact, with every registration helping support young Australians to build confidence, capability and opportunity through The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The event will take place on Monday, 25 May, 2026 at the Commonwealth Golf […]
Bringing deep leadership experience across youth and the not-for-profit sector. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen White as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing Monday, 23 February. Helen brings extensive leadership experience across not-for-profit peak bodies, youth organisations (including Girl Guides) and in health, most recently […]
University-led research shows stronger academic results among Duke of Ed students, in addition to the known personal development benefits. A landmark study by Western Sydney University has confirmed what many educators and Duke of Ed Leaders have long observed: young people who use the Duke of Ed Framework develop stronger personal capabilities and achieve better academic results. The comparative study, using five NSW public secondary schools, examined several data points including academic grades, NAPLAN scores, […]
