Experienced executive leader to strengthen strategy, partnerships, and impact across Australia. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Jan Ridd as its inaugural Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 8 September. In this newly created role, Jan will be responsible for new business development, major delivery partnerships (particularly […]
La Trobe University renews alliance with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia La Trobe University has strengthened its commitment to youth development and community engagement for the Aspire Early Offer Program – Community Impact stream by renewing its alliance with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia. The official signing ceremony took place […]
Celebrating extraordinary leadership and service to the Duke of Ed. With great sadness, we share the news that Sir Eric Neal AC CVO KStJ passed away on Tuesday morning. Sir Eric made an extraordinary contribution to The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia and internationally. He served in senior leadership roles, including as an […]
Congratulations to our Bronze Level volunteers! We’re thrilled to celebrate three inspiring Duke of Ed volunteers who have been recognised at the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards for their outstanding commitment to community service. Mikylah Bater and Hannah Cooper from Blacktown Girls High School have both been awarded the 2025 Outer Western Sydney Adult Volunteer of […]
Celebrating Dedication, Growth and Grit Last week, the NSW team proudly hosted back-to-back Gold Level Ceremonies, recognising the remarkable achievements of around 240 young people. Among them was Scott from Sydney, who completed his Gold Level through Muscular Dystrophy NSW. Peter Kaye AM ESM, CEO of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia, first met […]
A long-standing supporter of the Duke of Ed in Australia. We are saddened by the recent passing of Sir Guy Green, a long-standing supporter of the Duke of Ed in Australia. As Chair of the Tasmanian Committee (1975–1980) and a member of the National Board, Sir Guy played a key role in advancing the Duke […]
Participate in the National ‘Parenting Today’ Survey! We’re pleased to share the Parenting Research Centre’s latest initiative: the Parenting Today Survey. This national survey is designed to provide a rich and current snapshot of parenting in Australia. It’s open to all parents and carers of children aged 0–18 and aims to reflect the real experiences […]
A Duke of Ed volunteer who’s turning her personal story into purposeful action Meet Mimi – one of our first Duke of Ed achievers to dedicate her Voluntary Service hours to supporting Australian Red Cross Lifeblood since launching our Duke 4Volutneering partnership! When Mimi began her Duke of Ed journey, she wanted to challenge herself […]
Connecting young people with purpose-driven charities to power youth-led change Introducing Duke 4Volunteering – a new partnership opportunity that connects young people with purpose-driven charities to power youth-led change… If you’re an NFP or charity with volunteering opportunities for young Australians or, a Duke of Ed Framework User looking for inspiration on how to complete […]
Join us for an unforgettable screening of The Great White Whale A message from Adventure Film maker (and first ever Australian Duke of Ed Gold Level achiever), Michael Dillon: “This Sunday, 29th June, is your chance, in the space of a few hours, to sail to and try climbing Australia’s highest peak. When I did […]
Approaching 70 Years of Empowering Young Australians For almost 70 years, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Duke of Ed) has provided a Framework for enriching school curriculum with experiential learning. As we approach the 70th anniversary in 2026, Australia is taking bold steps to ensure that more young people, from all backgrounds, can […]
How you can showcase these through your Duke of Ed achievements LinkedIn's annual 'Skills on the Rise' list has been released and while AI literacy is ranking at the top, several human skills such as communication, adaptability, and problem solving were highlighted amongst the fastest growing areas a person should invest in to get ahead. […]
