During the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Award Foundation working in collaboration with National Award Operators, issued ‘Temporary Changes and Further Guidance of Award Requirements in the context of COVID-19’ to provide flexibility to the existing Award Requirements. Due to the success of the ‘Temporary Changes’ enabling further access to the Award, some of these changes […]
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Duke of Ed Australia 3 year National Disaster Emergency Responder Pilot Program
This week Duke of Ed Australia CEO, Peter Kaye, had the opportunity to talk with presenter, Eddie Williams on ABC Radio in the Kimberley and Pilbara in W.A. regarding our submission to the federal inquiry on disaster resilience and the proposal for an Emergency Responder Corps to help create a pool of trained young people […]
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, has been named The Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Edward has been named as the new Duke of Edinburgh, Buckingham Palace has announced. For further information on this exciting news go to: https://intaward.org/prince-edward-duke-of-edinburgh/
Duke of Edinburgh awards gaining positive popularity!
The CEO of the Duke of Edinburgh's International awards in Australia Peter Kaye shared what makes this year so important for the current young generation. “We’re going to see more and more employers (using the Duke of Ed to) help them identify that these young people have core life skills.” Hear the full on 2GB […]
Duke of Edinburgh's Award calls for young Australian volunteer recruits
Siblings and water polo players Lily and Sam Welling are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Picture by Keegan Carroll While most Australian school students were stuck at home doing remote learning during the pandemic, siblings Sam and Lily Welling decided to volunteer at the local drama theatre and train as army cadets. Full article […]
Call for young Australians to join new Youth Advisory Groups and have a say on issues important to them
We're excited to share that the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition are working with the Australian Government to launch five new Youth Advisory Groups. These groups will see 40 young people working with federal departments and agencies to help shape national policies and programs. Each advisory group will focus on a different policy area, and will […]
In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ~ 21 April 1926 - 8 September 2022
Marking the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II It is with great sadness that our charity, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia, and our friends throughout the world within The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, acknowledge the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The Queen was a remarkable woman who dedicated […]
We chat with Duke4Sport partner, Swimming W.A
Swimming W.A recently came on board as a Duke4Sport partner last year. Seeing the benefit of giving their Swimming Clubs the opportunity to start delivering the Award directly to their swimmers, they have given many young people the opportunity to complete their Award where there are no school Award Centres available to them. We are […]
The Hon Larry Anthony was appointed an Officer of the Order Australia
We are delighted to share the news that The Hon Larry Anthony was appointed an Officer of the Order Australia, as announced by the Governor General in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Larry has been recognised for his numerous and diverse distinguished contribution to the people, Parliament of Australia, to political institutions, to business, […]
Young Participant Leadership helps grow the Award
Please see a wonderful interview from Young Leader, Kristi Garratt from Gilson College, Victoria, by her Award Leader, Mrs Naude. “In her capacity as Young Award Leader, Kristi Garratt has been an excellent ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Program. As she has done in every aspect of her Award completion, she has […]
