After surveying over 8000 Participants and Volunteers we can confirm that 70% of Participants made new friends 97% of Participants and 98% of Award Leaders would recommend the Award 93% of Participants developed teamwork skills 91% found the Award FUN and CHALLENGING 90% of Award Leaders benefited from being involved 89% of adults involved feel their […]
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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh retires
He has attended more than 500 Gold Award Presentations in the United Kingdom alone as well as at least 11 in Australia. The Award now operates in more than 130 countries and territories with over 8 million Participants world wide We remain immensely grateful to HRH for his continued Patronage and send him our thanks […]
Lorne Teenagers conquer the mighty Kokoda Track
Twelve students from Lorne P12 College: Max Caon, Alex Umbers, Liam McCauley, Jarred Shaw, Emily Ross, Laura Babare, Aidan Lewis, Noah Lingam, Oscar Caulfield, Patrick Coleman, Phoebe Lingam, Tilo De Bon recently returned home safely after successfully completing the Kokoda trail as part of their ‘Adventurous Journey’ component of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. School […]
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull and Ms Lucy Turnbull AO recognise Award Ambassadors in London
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull and Ms Lucy Turnbull AO met with forty plus Australian Award Ambassadors last night in London. Ms Turnbull AO is an Ambassador of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Australia, a program which supports disadvantaged young Australians to participate in the Award, regardless of their location or circumstance. Each year in Australia […]
Applications now open for the International Gold Event 2017
International Gold Event 2017 WHERE: Prague, Czech Republic WHEN: October 25- October 30, 2017 APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 16th June, 2017 The International Gold Event is a global leadership program for the immediate next generation of key decision makers and influencers within The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award worldwide. It brings together participants from all over […]
Long standing Award supporter Michael Crouch awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours List
Our long standing Award supporter Michael Crouch AC was conferred the Companion of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours List announcements. Michael was conferred the Companion of the Order of Australia for his for eminent service to the community through philanthropic contributions to youth, cultural, medical research and health care organisations, to business in […]
The effects of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award on learning
Research Results from Western Sydney University Pilot Study There has been a great deal of research conducted on the impact of the Award in terms of the qualities young people learn through participation in the program. The vast majority of research to date is based on qualitative (or anecdotal) evidence. In 2015, a research team […]
Cricket NSW is now a Registered Activity Provider
Cricket NSW is proud to be a supporter and partner to The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia. Along with other registered activity providers, Cricket NSW is now able to assist participating students in meeting their Physical Recreation and Service Bronze Medal requirements through their local cricket club. This can be achieved by signing […]
Long Service Medals Awarded to 26 Award Leaders and Volunteers
The Honourable Stuart Ayres MP, NSW Minister for Sport presented 26 Award Leaders and volunteers from NSW with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Long Service Medal on Wednesday 3rd May 2017 at Parliament House, Sydney. The long service medal commemorates the commitment of these volunteers to the world’s leading youth development program. The Minister presented the recipients with […]
National Volunteer Week May 8-14 2017
With over 700,000 volunteering success stories since 1959 The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award knows that volunteering is crucial to creating healthier, happier young Australians equipped for work and life. National Volunteer Week (NVW) is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers and recognise the role volunteering can play in creating […]
