Training and Events
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia and our State and Territory Award Offices deliver a range of training sessions and events each year. These include:
Gold Duke of Ed Ceremonies
Each State and Territory Award Office holds Gold Duke of Ed Ceremonies. Registered Duke of Ed Users will receive an invitation to attend a Gold Duke of Ed Ceremony usually within 12 months of completing their Gold Level. Duke of Ed Leaders are also invited to attend the Ceremony and are presented to the Governor or dignitary after the Registered Duke of Ed Users have received their certificate.
Please see below upcoming Gold Duke of Ed Ceremonies.
| State | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 2025 | TBC |
| QLD | Friday 18th July, 2025 | Brisbane City Hall |
| ACT | 2025 | TBC |
| NSW | Thursday 31st July, 2025 Thursday 27th November, 2025 | Government House |
| SA | 2025 | TBC |
| NT | Darwin, 13th November 2025 | Parliament House |
| Alice Springs, 19th November, 2025 | Mercure Alice Springs Resort | |
| TAS | Friday 29th November, 2025 | Government House, Hobart |
| VIC | 2025 | TBC |
For further information please contact your State or Territory Office.
Duke of Ed Leader Training
It is mandatory for all Duke of Ed Leaders to complete Duke of Ed Leader Training so that they are fully aware of the implications and responsibilities involved with operating the Duke of Ed Framework.
Discover below the specific details regarding when and how to proceed in your State and Territory.
For more information please contact the Australian Capital Territory office
For more information please contact the NSW office.
For more information please contact the Northern Territory office.
For more information please contact the South Australian office.
For more information please contact the Queensland Office.
For more information please contact the Tasmanian office.
For more information please contact the Victorian office.
For more information please contact the Western Australian office.
Duke of Ed Leader Network Events
Duke of Ed Leader Networking Events provide a valuable opportunity to meet with like-minded Duke of Ed Leaders to discuss and share experiences and identify opportunities to collaborate and build networks.
For further information please contact your State or Territory Office here.
APEC Youth Forum
Each year The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia is responsible for recruiting and selecting Australian representatives to attend the APEC Youth Forum.
