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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 […]

Celebrate 60 years of the Award internationally by taking part in the Diamond Challenge   As part of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Diamond Anniversary celebrations we’re inviting everyone to take the DofE Diamond Challenge. The Challenge is inspired by the Award, asking you to take on your own adventure, personal or skill challenge. Your challenge can […]

With over 35,000 Participants, from diverse places, with different backgrounds, and each with a unique story to tell we all come together as one Australian Duke of Ed community to celebrate this wonderful country. Happy Australia Day.