Further to the statement issued by Buckingham Palace regarding HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s decision no longer to carry out public engagements from autumn this year: Since founding the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1956 The Duke has worked tirelessly to enable millions of young people to have the opportunity to transform their lives […]
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Warwick Deacock OAM
Warwick Deacock OAM passed away Monday 3rd April, 2017 aged 90. Warwick was involved in the early years of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Australia through his friendship with Lord Hunt and Kurt Hahn, who along with HRH Prince Philip founded the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in 1956. He migrated to Australia with […]
Sir Adrian Curlewis CBE CVO awarded Gold Distinguished Service Medal
Yesterday His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd) Governor of New South Wales, presented The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Gold Distinguished Service Medal posthumously to His Honour Sir Adrian Curlewis CBE CVO for his service to the Award in Australia. The medal was accepted by Sir Adrian’s son, Ian Curlewis at a ceremony at Government […]
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New Northern Territory Chairman announced
The Award in the Northern Territory has a new Chairman, The Hon Daryl Manzie AM Hon D. Litt. Daryl is a distinguished and prominent Territorian. A former police officer he went on to be a long serving Minister before becoming a successful radio presenter. Daryl is a great supporter of the Variety Club Children's Charity […]
Tribute to Gold Award Holder Harriet Nixon
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 […]
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 […]
