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 […]
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 […]
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, and Larry Stalis 2016 YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES Australia through the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award has nominated 6 participants (5 youth participants and 1 educator) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Applications are now open for 5 young Australians to represent Australia at APEC VOICES OF THE FUTURE 2016. From 12 -19 NOV in LIMA PERU The youth forum runs alongside the APEC summit and is a great opportunity to network with global leaders and representatives and address this year’s theme of “Quality Growth and Human […]
Sir Ian Turbott AO CMG CVO CStJ born 9 March 1922 passed away Thursday 11th August aged 94. Ian was a New Zealand-Australian former diplomat, university administrator and was actively involved in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award as Chair of the NSW Advisory Committee from 1982 to 1995 and concurrently in that time serving as […]
