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 […]
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Tribute to Sir Ian Turbott AO CMG CVO CStJ
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 […]
Gold Award Holder going for Gold in Rio
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 […]
Finding success in each other - International Day of Friendship
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 […]
Canberra students prepare meals for those in need as part of their service
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?
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 […]
National Volunteer Week May 9 - 15, 2016
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 […]
2016 Worlds Largest Open House
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 […]
Cerebral Palsy no obstacle for Nick
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 - HURRY ENTRIES CLOSING SOON
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 […]
