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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.  

Black Friday Cyber Monday now Giving Tuesday – its all very confusing! Black Friday is used by retailers to kick start the Christmas shopping season and often has sales to get the season going. Cyber Monday is another ploy by retailers to get you to shop online again to generate Christmas sales. The good news […]

So often we hear of our Duke of Ed Award Holders going on to achieve some pretty fascinating things, using the skills and talents they have developed through the Award to take action and make a positive difference in the world. After completing his Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Robbie Gillies of Victoria […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]