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Education Minister For Education And Training, Simon Birmingham Announces $1.5 million Funding Boost to Support More Young People To Start Their Award!

August 9, 2018

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

 

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