Training and Events
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia and our State and Territory Award Offices deliver a range of training sessions and events each year. These include:
Gold Award Ceremonies
Each State and Territory Award Office holds Gold Award Ceremonies. Participants will receive an invitation to attend a Gold Award ceremony usually within 12 months of completing their Gold Award. Award Leaders are also invited to attend the Ceremony and are presented to the Governor or dignitary after the Award Participants have received their certificate.
Please see below upcoming Gold Award Ceremonies.
State | Date | Location |
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WA | Thursday 19th September, 2024 | WA Government House Ballroom |
QLD | Friday 12th July, 2024 | Brisbane |
ACT | November, 2024 | Government House Yarralumla |
NSW | Thursday 21st March, 2024 | Olympic Stadium |
SA | October, 2024 | TBC |
NT | 2024 | TBC |
TAS | Friday 29th November, 2024 | Government House, Hobart |
VIC | 2024 | TBC |
For further information please contact your State or Territory Award Office.
Award Leader Training
It is mandatory for all Award Leaders to complete Award Leader Training so that they are fully aware of the implications and responsibilities involved with operating the Award.
Discover below the specific details regarding when and how to proceed in your State and Territory.
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For more information please contact the Australian Capital Territory office
For more information please contact the NSW office.
For more information please contact the Northern Territory office.
For more information please contact the South Australian office.
For more information please contact the Queensland Office.
For more information please contact the Tasmanian office.
For more information please contact the Victorian office.
For more information please contact the Western Australian office.
Award Leader Network Events
Award Leader Networking Events provide a valuable opportunity to meet with like-minded Award Leaders to discuss and share experiences and identify opportunities to collaborate and build networks.
For further information please contact your State or Territory Award Office here.
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APEC Youth Forum
Each year The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia is responsible for recruiting and selecting Australian representatives to attend the APEC Youth Forum.
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