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 […]
Twenty-one-year-old Scott Bowden, a Gold Duke of Ed Award Holder from Tasmania is going for Gold of another kind at the 2016 Rio Olympics where he is representing Australia in mountain bike racing. Scott began his cycling journey at age seven, competing in and winning multiple BMX state titles before progressing to National championships. His […]
Here at the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, we understand that no one person can go it alone. While the Duke of Ed is an individual challenge, Participants thrive by understanding that they are a part of a collective. Our choices as individuals establish the fragments that build the framework of our communities. So, even […]
Radford College, Canberra students support their local community by preparing meals for those in need. Visited by the CEO of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award last Tuesday the Radford College service learning program has produced 4950 meals for 66 Canberra agencies over the past year. An ABC news crew filmed the visit by Peter Kaye, […]
How can volunteering impact your education and employment? written by Anoushka Gungadin CEO, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Victoria Read the original article HERE Volunteering is crucial to creating healthier, happier young Australians that are better equipped for work and life. With over 8 million volunteering success stories worldwide since 1956 The Duke […]
With over 8 million volunteering success stories worldwide since 1956 The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award knows that volunteering is crucial to creating healthier, happier young Australians equipped for work and life. Locally over 35,000 Young Australians volunteer every year as part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Gold Award participants spend a minimum of […]
SATURDAY 21ST MAY NSW Kids in Need major fundraising event for the year is the "Worlds Largest Open House" event where over 55 NSW metro and regional sites open their doors to the public on Saturday 21st May to raise money for the charity representing six kids' charities. NSW Kids in Need fundraises for six […]
For Nicholas Lapsley obstacles have been a daily reality his whole life but this hasn't stopped him from doing his Bronze Duke of Ed. Nicholas aged 15 from NSW has Cerebral Palsy and has used his participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award to extend himself in knowledge, communication and just enjoy life to the […]
DUKEFEST AUS 2016 - Video competition HURRY - Entries Close Saturday 30th April Amazing PRIZES on offer!!!!. 1st Prize of $2000 2nd Prize of $1000 3rd Prize $500 Dukefest is a video competition to create inspiring video footage about The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia. Its open to anyone with a passion for the […]
National Youth Week is an annual, week-long celebration of young people (aged 12–25) throughout Australia. It is a joint initiative of the Australian, State, Territory and Local Governments. It gives you an opportunity to express your ideas and views, and act on issues that affect your lives. It also lets you have a lot of fun. […]
Thanks to the Flight Centre Foundation – a Principal Sponsor of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia over 130 Award Participants have had the opportunity to experience the Kokoda Trek in Papua New Guinea over the past four years. Committed to supporting and empowering young people, The Flight Centre Foundation assists disadvantaged youth and […]
The Australian Air Force Cadets AAFC have signed an historic agreement with the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. The AAFC has been licensed to operate the Award in Australia as a National Award Centre. It is only the third license ever issued to an Award Centre in Australia, and is the result of many months […]
