Welcome to our new website that reflects the needs of our growing and diverse organisation. New look, additional features, easier navigation and a great search function.
Our website has been redesigned around the information needs of our participants, volunteers, parents and partners. Content ideas and user feedback from you will ensure we keep this website relevant and user friendly.
Since the launch of our previous web site in 2008 The Award in Australia has seen annual participant registrations rise to 23,000 per year requiring a volunteer base of some 80,000 volunteers managed by 1,132 Award Units. Our reach in terms of diversity has steadily grown and we see more high need and special need young people undertaking and completing an Award. Our online technology has been critical in supporting our growth and retaining relevance. Our donors and supporter base has provided the funding to invest in these new projects and to increase access to all young Australians.
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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 […]
