ARE YOU #WORLDREADY !? Join us as we celebrate the Award and shout about the importance of non-formal education for young people around the world. The Award in Australia is excited to share our brand new global film with you! Today, the Award’s global family launches #WORLDREADY – a campaign which aims to shout about […]
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Duke of Ed Award Holders attend Reception for Young Australians with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex!
Last Tuesday, the 16th October, 8 Award Holders (7 Gold, 1 Silver) attended a Reception for Young Australians with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), representing The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia. The Gold Award Holders included Neelam Gopalani, Japneet Gulati, Brough […]
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia will support the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 legacy
Passionate about raising awareness of the healing power of sport and supporting the adaptive sports community, the Award in Australia encouraged its 40,000 Participants nationwide to join the #MakeYourMarkDownUnder campaign in support of Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover which took place last week from 20-27 October. Following the conclusion of the […]
Win tickets to see Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran and More!
Win tickets to see Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran and More! Be the generation to end extreme poverty and join artists and activists to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela at Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 in Johannesburg, South Africa on 2 Dec. In response to the Indonesian Tsunami & Earthquake Aid Appeal, we've united with […]
The Hon. John Pascoe AC CVO, Award Supporter, Retires as Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia
On Monday 8th October, a joint Ceremony of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court was held to mark The Hon. John Pascoe AC CVO retirement from the position of Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia. Mr Pascoe is a loyal and long-standing supporter of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award; he […]
NSW Kids in Need Event - Supporting the Award!
Join NSW Kids in Need in North West Sydney on Sunday 28th October to meet with amazing pilots who build and fly large scale jet aircraft models flying at 400 km/hour! You’ll get up close withthe aircraft and talk through their construction and technology with the pilots and (weather permitting) watch them perform. 1/5th scale […]
ORB Will Be Offline From 4pm Tuesday 11th September For 3-4 Hours
The ORB will be offline from 4pm for 3-4 hours on Tuesday 11th September for 3-4 hours for changes, fixes and improvements to be made.
Applications for APEC Voices Of The Future 2018 Now Open!
Applications for APEC Voices Of The Future 2018 are now open! For more information, head to: APEC Voices of the Future
Nominations Open For 2019 Commonwealth Young Person Of The Year Award!
The Commonwealth is offering exceptional young people who are making a difference in their communities a chance to win a Commonwealth Youth Award, which includes a cash grant and a trip to attend the awards ceremony in London next March, during Commonwealth Week. Nominees must be: aged 15 to 29 years a citizen of a […]
Education Minister For Education And Training, Simon Birmingham Announces $1.5 million Funding Boost to Support More Young People To Start Their Award!
On Monday, Minister for Education and Training, Simon Birmingham visited Sanderson Middle School in Darwin with Kathy Ganley, Country Liberals for Solomon, to see firsthand the benefits of the The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia's Disadvantaged Youth program. Minister Birmingham also announced a $1.5 million funding boost to support more young people across […]
