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 […]
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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 […]
Pilot for 'whole of year' starting age for Bronze Award in Australia
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia has been granted approval by the International Award Foundation to pilot a 'whole of year' starting age for peer groups doing the Bronze Award over 2017/18. While the official starting age remains 14 years of age for a Bronze Award, Award Leaders will be able to exercise discretion […]
Mission Australia Youth Survey
If you're 15 to 19 years old, living in Australia and want to have a say about the things that affect you...here is your chance! The Mission Australia Youth Survey is the largest survey of its kind in Australia. Government, academics and communities all use it to develop policies and programs for young Australians. The survey has […]
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to step down from public engagements
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 […]
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 […]
