The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award – Australia is deeply saddened by the recent death of Gold Award Holder Harriet Nixon. Harriet, from Moss Vale in NSW Southern Highlands, died on 29th December 2016, aged 21, when a branch from a tree fell on her when she was helping to set up the Lost Paradise Festival on […]
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5 young Tasmanians living with disabilities
Well done to Aiden, Georgia, Hayley, Callum and Adam from OAK Tasmania on achieving their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's International Award on Monday 5th December at Government House Tasmania. Presented by the Governor of Tasmania, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, and Mr Warner these 5 young Tasmanians living with disabilities showcase the inclusiveness of the Award […]
APEC 2016 Voices of the Future Journey
LIMA PERU 14 NOVEMBER TO 20 NOVEMBER 2016 APEC 2016 Voices of the Future Australian Youth Representatives From left: Philip Chan, Zoe Neill, MacCallum Johnson, Isobel McDonald, Toni Pachernegg and Larry Stalis 2016 YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES Australia through the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award has nominated 6 participants (5 youth participants and […]
Distinguished and Long Service Medals Awarded to 12 Australians by The Governor General
The National Patron of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia, The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) presented 12 Australians with a Distinguished Service Medal or a Long Service Medal on Wednesday 26th October at Government House Canberra. This inaugural presentation of service and recognition Medals celebrates the 60th anniversary […]
Launch of the Duke of Ed Employer program
On Wednesday 19th October The Hon. Adrian Piccoli, Minister for Education, supported by The Hon. Luke Foley, Leader of the Opposition, launched the “Duke of Ed Employer” initiative to a group of over ninety attending MPs, business supporters and community organisations in the Jubilee Room at Parliament House, Sydney The purpose of the Duke of […]
World Cerebral Palsy Day
October 5th is World Cerebral Palsy Day World CP day raises awareness for Cerebral Palsy and celebrates the lives of the people who have looked beyond their disability to create better lives, accomplish achievements and inspire others living with Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood affecting 17 million people […]
Showcase your Employability
Read the article on myfuture website here. Bridging The Gap in Today’s Job Market Having a university qualification is more important than ever yet Australia's most educated generation are leaving university and now facing the worst job prospects in decades. The reality of today’s competitive labour market is that completing a tertiary qualification won’t always […]
60 Films to celebrate 60 years of the Award
"There is more in you than you think" 60 films of 60 seconds showcases incredible stories of Award Participants and Leaders from around the world Over the past 60 years, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award has transformed the lives of millions of young people in over 130 countries and territories worldwide. This year to […]
Bandanatastic - Design and Win
Design our new Bandana and Win! We are launching a range of Duke of Ed Merchandise and need your help in designing a new Bandana We want something that is good looking, motivating and that Participants and our dog Dukie will want to wear! The competition opens Friday 26th August 2016 and closes Sunday 11th […]
Dukefest Video Competition Winners Announced
Congratulations to our DUKEFEST Video Competition Winners 1st Place: Eezu Tan I am a 16 years old, in Year 11 and from Sydney, NSW. I am currently doing my Silver Award, having completed Bronze last year. I like cats and Camembert cheese. I found that the Duke of Ed Award really resonated with the […]
