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Outcomes of HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO 2018 visit to Australia

May 7, 2018

A summary of Award achievements by HRH, The Earl of Wessex during his 2018 visit to Australia in promoting and raising funds for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award:

40 engagements with 32 main events
105 Gold Awards Presented
17 Long Service Medals and 2 Distinguished Service Medals presented
Duke of Ed Employer Launched in 3 States with 40 new employers secured
Duke 4Sport launched with 4 sports, including NSW Rugby League and Gymnastics Australia
Endorsements from 10 Universities and 2 TAFEs for partnership discussions
Endorsements from SA Government regarding Juvenile Justice pilot
Recognised current Award Ambassadors and supporters with 56 attending events
Met with over 330 Award Participants and Award Leaders from 63 Award Centres
Strengthened Government relations with attendance and engagement from 2 Premiers, 6 Ministers and 13 Heads of Government departments, 13 Mayors and Council CEOs
Grew contacts with the corporate community, with 119 business leaders and executives attending functions
Secured a major delivery partner in Victoria with Yooralla and engaged with 18 current or prospective delivery partners

Secured 36 new Award Ambassadors with 5 pending (Victoria and Tasmania)

Secured over $1.1 million in new donations to be used for making the Award accessible to more youth in Australia!

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Bronze Level Re-imagined!

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