Monica, a Gold Award Holder and Emerging Leader as recognised by The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation and Presidents Award (South Africa) came into the office today to talk about her plans for the future and her love of the Award. We were more than delighted to have her and hear what she had to […]
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60th Anniversary National Trail Page Launched
The 60th Anniversary Trail Page has now been launched! It can be found under Events- 60th Anniversary or click here. Hover your mouse over the image and it will show you the State or Territory and what the track is called. Click on the image at it will take you to the […]
His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC Presents Awards At His Final NSW Gold Award Ceremony!
Yesterday His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC presented Awards at his last NSW Gold Award Ceremony. We are very thankful for all his hard work and dedication to the Award in Australia over the last four years! We wish His Excellency the very best in his new role as Governor General! Click […]
ORB Login and Registration Difficulties
The Online Record Book is currently experiencing some login and registration difficulties. we are currently looking into the problem and will have it back up and running as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
NSW Award Leader Networking Events - Register Now!
The Award in NSW will be running Networking Events for Award Leaders in term 1 of 2019. Networking Events provide a valuable opportunity to meet with like minded Award Leaders to discuss and share experiences and also identify opportunities to collaborate and build networks. Please click on the link below for more information on dates […]
The Award In Victoria Has Appointed New Chair, Sue Lloyd-Williams AO
It is with great excitement that The Duke of Edinburgh’s international Award – Australia, Victoria Division welcomes Sue Lloyd-Williams AO as the Chair of the Board, following the retirement of Gary Rowe, former Chair of the Board. Sue has an extensive background in business and administration both nationally and internationally. With a distinguished 32-year career […]
ORB Will Be Down Thursday 14th February 8pm – 9pm
ORB Version 2.2.2 will go live on Thursday 14 February 2019. This update will mean the Online Record Book will be offline between 8:00pm AEDT and 9:00pm AEDT on Thursday, 14th February. We apologise for any inconvenience.
60km Challenge
JOIN AUSTRALIA’S FIRST GOLD AWARD HOLDER TO CELEBRATE THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AWARD IN AUSTRALIA! Michael Dillon AM achieved his Gold Award in 1962 as Australia’s first Gold Award Holder and was presented his Certificate by HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1963. Since completing his Award, Michael has accomplished a […]
Celebrating 60 Years Of The Award In Australia!
This year, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia will celebrate 60 years of empowering young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world and equipping them for work and life. …in other words, making them WORLD READY! Since it’s inception in 1959, over 775,000 young Australians have challenged themselves to […]
Malaysian Award Participants Pay a Visit to The Award in Australia!
On Tuesday, the Award in Australia National Team had a visit from some Malaysian Award Participants. The Participants interviewed CEO of the Award Australia, Peter Kaye AM asking about the popularity of the Award in Australia, the growth of the Award, our volunteers, staff and future challenges for the Award. Was great to meet and […]
