The CEO of the Duke of Edinburgh's International awards in Australia Peter Kaye shared what makes this year so important for the current young generation.
“We’re going to see more and more employers (using the Duke of Ed to) help them identify that these young people have core life skills.”
Hear the full on 2GB interview with Deborah Knight and Duke of Ed Australia’s CEO Peter Kaye here
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, […]
Sport and adventure go hand in hand and for Coco, they’ve been life-changing. Inspired by her siblings, Coco set out to complete the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, determined to embrace every challenge. Aligning the Duke of Ed Framework with her passion for sport, Coco chose wheelchair racing for her Physical Section. Already a […]
