5 young Australian's represented Australian youth at APEC – VOICES OF THE FUTURE 2015 November 12-19, 2015 in Manila Philippines Founded in 2007, APEC Voices of the Future is a youth meeting for exchanges among young students(18-25 years of age) from each of the 21 economies represented and is held concurrently with the APEC Summit, aiming […]
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WOW - Wear Orange Wednesday
On Wednesday 18 November 2015, say thanks to our amazing State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers across Australia! Wear Orange Wednesday is a national day of recognition and appreciation for SES volunteers, who serve our communities 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is firmly behind […]
Sydney Alumni Networking Event
On Tuesday November 10, 2015 The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award- Australia held its inaugural NSW Alumni networking function. The event was held at the residence of Award Ambassadors Quintin & Donella Freeman in Potts Point and provided the opportunity for Alumni, Award Ambassadors and National Board members to network and reconnect with the Award. These Alumni and supporters receptions will become […]
APEC 2015 ‘Voices of the Future’ Representatives announced
Miguel Vera-Cruz, Ben Galea, Madelin Strupitis-Haddrick, Sophie Walters and Ruth Parsons are off to represent Australian youth at the APEC 2015 Voices of the Future Forum in Manila - November 12-19. Find out more about our youth representatives including what they hope to achieve at the Forum. Miguel Vera-Cruz Miguel is in his 6th year of a Bachelor of […]
October 10 is World Mental Health Day
How the Award is helping Participants on their road to happiness With approximately one in five Australians experiencing mental illness each year, the importance of friendships, getting outdoors and giving back to your community has never been more significant. World Mental Health day is being held on Saturday, October 10 and serves as a reminder […]
Award Participant represents Australia at the Global Young Leaders Conference in Europe
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia - Gold Participant, 16 year old Xenia Lopes, was the sole representative for Australia at the Global Young Leaders Conference which was held in Europe earlier this year. Touching on issues that are facing emerging leaders in the 21st century, the conference was held from 28 […]
High schoolers tough it out for the Duke of Ed
Sydney Morning Herald's - Jackie Chowns reports on the Duke of Ed - Read the full story HERE
International Youth Day
ENCOURAGING YOUTH PARTICIPATION TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The theme of this year’s International Youth Day is Youth Civic Engagement – the engagement and participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable human development. The International Youth Day 2015 campaign aims at promoting civic engagement and participation of youth in politics and public […]
Nepalese Fundraising Screening Sat 8th August Rouse Hill NSW
Help rebuild devastated schools and villages in Nepal by attending the screening of Everest Sea to Summit . Winner of 8 International Documentary Film Prizes - Everest Sea to Summit will be presented by the Film's Maker and Duke of Ed Gold Award Holder Michael Dillon AM this Saturday evening 8th August at Rouse Hill […]
Welcome to our new website
Welcome to our new website that reflects the needs of our growing and diverse organisation. New look, additional features, easier navigation and a great search function. Our website has been redesigned around the information needs of our participants, volunteers, parents and partners. Content ideas and user feedback from you will ensure we keep this website […]
