The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia (the Duke of Ed) requires Duke of Ed Centres to have insurance cover for all Duke of Ed Users and Volunteers (see Insurance obligations as referenced in the Duke of Ed Centre Licence Agreement or see link below). This includes both personal accident and public liability insurance. Users, their families and Volunteers need to refer to their Duke of Ed Centres for further details. A checklist (see link below) has been provided to assist Duke of Ed Centres with applications.
Certificate - 2024 Duke of Edinburgh Products & Public Liability
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Duke of Ed National Insurance Obligations for Award Centres
High risk activities If activities undertaken are considered to be in a ‘high’ risk category by your Duke of Ed Centre, then the onus of responsibility is on the User or Guardian to check their activity is covered under their Duke of Ed Centre’s insurance policy or, if required by the Duke of Ed Centre, to take out separate insurance in relation to these ‘high’ risk activities. The NAO does not, itself, have nominated ‘high’ risk activities. As stated, it is up to the User or Guardian to check their activity is covered under their Duke of Ed Centre.
Reporting incidents For any incident or accident, an Incident Report form is required to be completed in conjunction with the Users’ and Volunteers’ Duke of Ed Centre. A copy will be forwarded to your State/Territory Award Operating Authority as soon as possible.
Duke of Ed Centres – Insurance Application The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia facilitates Personal Accident insurance and Public and Product Liability insurance for Duke of Ed Centres that do not have any insurance or require top-up cover for any gaps in coverage limits, as stipulated in the sub-licence agreement. There are organisations that have pre-approved insurance, you can find these details here.
These insurance policies can, upon request, cover the Users and Voluntary Workers of Duke of Ed Centres where they are undertaking activities relating to The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Framework. Should your Duke of Ed Centre wish to apply for Personal Accident insurance and Public and/or Product Liability insurance, please complete the Insurance Application form.
