This International Day of Youth we are celebrating the resilience, determination and creativity that Award participants have shown in the face of COVID-19.
We will be sharing stories, quotes and statistics of Award participants who strived to achieve their Award through the Coronavirus Pandemic showing that they are ready for the new normal in this post-COVID word.
In doing so we hope to inspire those who are still on their way to achieving the Award and encourage those who have not started yet to give it a go.
Read more here: https://dukeofed.com.au/ready-for-our-new-world/
Honouring service to youth, community and country. We are delighted to congratulate members of the Duke of Ed community who have been recognised in The King's Birthday 2026 Honours List. These honours reflect decades of service, leadership and commitment to helping others - values that sit at the heart of the Duke of Ed. Congratulations […]
Former NT Chief Minister and youth advocate joins as an Independent Director. Natasha Fyles has joined the Board of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia as an Independent Director, bringing extensive leadership, governance and community sector experience to the organisation. A lifelong Territorian, Natasha is currently Chief Executive Officer of Somerville Community Services, […]
Developing human skills, confidence and community impact through emergency service volunteering Improving the lives and skills of young Australians to make a positive difference in their communities is the focus of a new partnership between the Duke of Ed and NSW State Emergency Service (SES). The newly announced partnership enables the NSW SES to encourage students completing their Duke of Ed […]
