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After six momentous years, we say thank you and goodbye to The Hon Shane Stone, Chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia. Shane became Chair of the Award following a very accomplished career as a primary school teacher, barrister, political leader and company director and serving on many charities and community bodies. […]

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia will encourage its 38,000 Participants nationwide to ‘make their mark’ in support of Invictus Games Sydney 2018, presented by Jaguar Land Rover. Passionate about raising awareness of the healing power of sport and supporting the adaptive sports community, the Award will build the campaign into its core communications […]

Distinguished Australian, Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE KStJ passed away Sunday February 11th 2018. Sir Nicholas was a passionate advocate for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia, living out its values. Between 1992- 1994, Sir Nicholas served as Chair of the National Board for the Award. Later, his wife, Professor The Honourable Dame […]

Eminent Australian philanthropist and businessman Michael Crouch AC passed away Friday February 9, 2018. Michael was a long term Benefactor and supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award both in Australia and abroad. He was the Chair-Elect for the National Board and former Director, Deputy Chair of the Friends, Award Ambassador, International Pearl Champion and […]

The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Ret’d), has agreed to the Government’s recommendation to appoint the Honourable Shane L Stone AC QC as the new Chair of the Council for the Order of Australia. Shane Stone is a former primary school teacher, barrister and Member of Parliament. He became […]

Founded by coach Tony Moore, Hoops 4 Life works with disadvantaged young people to develop life skills such as leadership, confidence and teambuilding. They recently became a Duke of Ed Award Centre so they could formally recognise and reward the young people undertaking their life-changing program. Using sport to engage young people Hoops 4 Life […]

The Online Record Book is being upgraded and moved to a new web address. To do this, the current Online Record Book will be taken offline for a period of time (with continued read-only access for Award staff and Award Leaders but no access for Participants) to transfer the data to the ORB Next Gen. […]

Administration Assistant (30 hours per week) Sydney CBD The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia is the world’s leading youth achievement Award empowering young people to realise their full potential and build a brighter future. In Australia, over 700,000 young Australians have participated in the Award since the program commenced here in 1959. The Australian National Award […]

Achieving a Gold Duke of Edinburgh's International Award requires a minimum 12 month commitment and shows that you have the skills, determination and attitude to really succeed. Hear first hand from some of our recent Gold Award Holders about their Award experience, as well as from Award Leaders and The Governor General of NSW More videos available at Celebrating […]

Rex Morgan AM OBE was awarded a Silver Distinguished Service Medal by the National Board on Wednesday 4th October in recognition for his substantial contribution to the growth of the Award through a range of Award governance roles between 1973 to 2012 and also as Chairman of the Australia College of Educators (NSW) where he […]