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The Youngest Ever Finalist for Youth Volunteer of the Year Queensland, Evelyn
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“Over the last 7 months , I have been participating in the pen pal program run through The Riverina Anglican College. This program was created …
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Virtually Volunteering through the Pandemic
Silver Participant Laura Bower from Danebank Anglican School for Girls in NSW has found an innovative way to complete her Voluntary Service requirements and promote …
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With NAIDOC celebrations happening throughout Australia this week, the Award would like to recognise two participants who are proudly flying the flag as First Nations …
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Achieving the Virtual Bronze Exploration (VBE)
In September, eight Bronze Participants from Moama Anglican Grammar completed the Virtual Bronze Exploration (VBE) as their Adventurous Journey What is the VBE? The …
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“Just thought I’d share with you from a mums perspective what a fantastic thing the Duke of Ed Award has been for my son. My …
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When Josh was 9 years old, he was in the city of Melbourne with his family, he walked past a homeless man. Josh commented that he looked sad cold and was obverse hungry and lonely. He …
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Hi, my name is Hannah. I am in Year 11 at Gippsland Grammar and I’m currently working on my Duke of Ed Gold Award. My …
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After witnessing the devastating impact of the bushfires, Cate decided that for her Voluntary Service she would try and raise money two charities that were …
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Hannahs Award Story- Achieving Gold in Lockdown
My name is Hannah Fairweather, I’m 16 years old and currently undertaking my Gold Award in lockdown in Victoria. Activities that I am undertaking for …
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“Last year I undertook the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Bronze Award, which has four main sections –Skills, Physical Recreation, Community Service and an Adventurous …
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After hearing about the Award from her family, Anabel decided to take on the challenge of the Award. Through COVID-19 she has not given up …
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Gabriela has been on quite the journey since she started her Award. She even had an article in the local paper written about how she …
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“My name is Amy, I’m currently 16 years old and completing my Bronze Award in Victoria. I’m doing cooking for my Skills, running for my …
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“My name is Lucy, I’m sixteen years old and I’m completing my Silver Award in Victoria. I’m learning acoustic guitar for my Skills section, surfing …
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When Cindy started her Award, she, like many other Award Participants were not prepared for the effect the Coronavirus would have on her ability to …
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Ben took on the challenge of the Award as a way to become more confident in himself. Having now achieved his Gold Award, organised cadet …
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To be a more well rounded person
Currently working through her Silver Award, Ellie is passionate about music and the environmental committee she started at her school to help with environmental projects around her community.
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One of Zac’s big passions is Pedal Prix, a sport most people have never heard of let alone seen. Imagine a someone in bullet shaped …
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Why did you decide to do the Award? When I began my bronze Duke of Ed in 2018 I started the program at school because I wanted to have …
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Volunteering with St Johns Ambulance
With her mum’s help, Sabah was able to find a Voluntary Service that she loves doing and looks forward to every Monday. Interview: …
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While Alice finished her Award before the COVID -19 restrictions were put in place she is still facing struggles of her own and has a …
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Playing Guitar through the Pandemic
While stuck in isolation Ryan has decided to focus his energy of improving his guitar playing for his Skills and his fitness by cycling for …
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Are you still struggling to find a Voluntary Service that you can do from home? No problem! Silver Award Participant Tahlia is here to help. …
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As a Young Award Leader at the Victorian Open Award, Eliza is passionate about the benefits of the Award and about getting the Award in …
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Like many people doing the Award today, a lot of Zoe’s activities have been cancelled due to COVID- 19. As an Award Participant and Girl …
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Scout Strives to Achieve The Duke of Ed through Coronavirus
Venturer Scout and meme enthusiast, Cameron T was well on his way to complete his Silver Award when the Coronavirus pandemic set in. Unfortunately for Cameron all his activities were …
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How Olivia is achieving The Duke of Ed during COVID - 19
Olivia is a Black Belt in Taekwondo with a passion for acting. She has an extremely positive attitude and is not letting isolation get her …
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Uni Student Achieves Gold Award
With so many things on their plate after school, a lot of Gold Award Participants struggle to find motivation during uni and post-school life to …
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For this year’s International Women’s Day, we wanted to share a powerful story/ interview that shows it doesn’t matter if you think you’re too young, …
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“My thoughts of the Duke of Ed Adventurous Journey are that it was the best experience I’ve ever gotten in my life so far. – …
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Song Writing Through The Duke of Ed
The Duke of Ed is a lot of different things to a lot of people. For some, they started to Award to try new things, …
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Aidan’s Duke of Ed Story How did you get involved with The Duke of Ed Award? In term 4 2018 I moved to a …
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Jonathan’s Duke of Ed Journey “I was first introduced to The Duke of Ed at school. It seemed like a good opportunity for someone …
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“To this day, I can still remember the school assembly when our leadership and service coordinator first told me about The Duke of Edinburgh’s …
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Last June 30 young Victorian’s were presented with their Gold Awards by Anthony Carbines MP at Parliament House in Victoria. One such Awardee was Michael …
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On Friday the 13th nearly 400 young Australian’s received their Gold Award at the National Gold Award Ceremony at Town Hall in Sydney. The ceremony …
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I Am Capable - Meg's Award Story
Last June 30 young Victorian’s were presented with their Gold Awards by Anthony Carbines MP at Parliament House in Victoria. One such Awardee was …
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Last June 30 young Victorian’s were presented with their Gold Awards by Anthony Carbines MP at Parliament House in Victoria. One such Awardee was Ellie …
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Julia Revere, A Passion for Social Justice
On Friday the 13th nearly 400 young Australian’s received their Gold Award at the National Gold Award Ceremony at Town Hall in Sydney. The ceremony …
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Victoria’s Award Story of the Month- Runner Up – Molly As part of celebrating our 60th Anniversary of the Award in Australia, Duke of Ed Vic are showcasing stories …
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You may recognise Nick from our new Award Journey Video: Yes, That’s him on the front cover. Nick’s Award Journey “I know …
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Victoria’s Award Story of the Month- Hannah As part of celebrating our 60th Anniversary of the Award in Australia, Duke of Ed Vic are showcasing stories from our Participants …
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Students Chloe, Amelia and Angel The Duke of Ed Victoria Visits Reservoir High School A few months ago, we (The Duke of Ed team in …
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On the 20th of August, the Award in Western Australia (Awards WA) celebrated the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award- Australia by …
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“Wathnak, you should try this!” my friend told me. It was in January 2014, at Woodville High School. At recess time, I went to my …
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As part of celebrating our 60th Anniversary of the Award in Australia, Duke of Ed Vic are showcasing stories from our participants about their Award journey and the impact …
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Victoria’s Award Story of the Month- Maha
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From Award Participant to Hero
When Lauren Willett finished school in 2015, she faced the daunting dilemma of not knowing what to do for the rest of her life. …
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Interview with Award Holder – Alexi Ginis One last story from our June Award Story competition entries. This one is from Alexi Ginis, who …
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As part of celebrating our 60th Anniversary of the Award in Australia, Duke of Ed Vic are showcasing stories from our Participants about their Award journey and the …
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As part of celebrating our 60th Anniversary of the Award in Australia, Duke of Ed Vic are showcasing stories from our Participants about their Award journey and the impact …
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Hayley Stockdale's Award Story
Blast from the Past “How has the Duke of Edinburgh Award affected my life? In 1986, I was year 8. Early in the year I …
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Udeni Undugodage's Award Story
As part of celebrating our 60th Anniversary of the Award in Australia, Duke of Ed Vic are showcasing stories from our Participants about their Award journey …
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Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre- Award Story
“We all became involved with The Duke of Ed Award through our School – Kalamunda Senior High School. It has given us a sense of …
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Clare Dorey's Award Leader Story
“I did my Bronze Duke of Ed when I was in Year 9 at school, but unfortunately our school outsourced the hikes, so only 3 …
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Making it Count - Owen's Award Story
“You can no longer predict what your life or job is going to be like in five or even ten years time. Technologies and the …
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Bridging The Gap Between Now And The Future.
“My name is Kylie, I am the Award Leader for the Taminmin Special Education Centre. Last year we had our largest number of Participants to …
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Over the years, Corey Loader has faced some difficult times in his life living with Autism and has struggled with depression. His mother, Coral, believed …
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From Learning Karate To Performing At The Tokyo 2020 Olympics!
“Completing my Duke of Ed Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards gave me some of my best High School memories, and set up a solid foundation …
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Lucy Competes In The Special Olympics 2018
Bronze Awardee, Lucy Myatt, was first told about the Award by her college Youth Support Worker, Jamie, and through his encouragement, she decided that it …
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Carl Starts His Own Honey Making Business Through the Award
Gold Awardee, Carl Rudolph from Mudgeeraba in Queensland, has always been happiest outdoors, exploring and facing challenges head on. When he first learned about The …
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"I may not able to achieve as highly at school work but I can offer a lot in other areas."
When Ronan Waters began his Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award last year, he discovered he was capable of achieving a lot more than he ever …
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Gold Awardee Now Going for Gold
Reflecting on her Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award experience, Gold Awardee and International Athlete, Isabella Rositano, is certain that the Award has “shaped how she …
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Brough Tells How The Award Helped Him Overcome His Anxiety And Find Self Confidence
At the age of 16 Brough Whibley had just moved to boarding school and was finding it difficult to adapt to the change. It was …
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Declan Shares How The Award Has Helped Him Overcome Challenges He Faces Living With Autism
You may recognise Declan from our new Award Journey Video (he appears around the 10-second mark): “Sometimes our greatest weaknesses can be the …
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Dream. Dare. Do! - Stevie's Award Story
Dream. Dare. Do! This has become Stephanie (Stevie) Russell – Farnham’s life philosophy. “Dream it. Dare to try it. Then go out and do it.” …
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Alexandra Fraser's Environmental Research Of The Great Barrier Reef
For her Gold Residential Project, Alexandra Fraser decided to assist “Reef Ecologic’s” reef restoration projects for The Great Barrier Reef, and participate in Rapid Reef …
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Australia’s First Gold Awardee, Michael Dillon AM
In March 1963, seventeen-year-old Michael Dillon boarded The HMY Britannia to be presented his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award by HRH Prince Philip. He …
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Scott Uses His Voluntary Service To Encourage Young People To Speak Openly About Bullying
Scott Green from Muscular Dystrophy NSW began his Award Journey in 2015, completing his Silver Award in 2018 and now taking on the challenge of …
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Tom Delaney Shares His Voluntary Service Experience!
“My name is Tom Delaney and I am 14 years old. I love to play music and sport and am always on the lookout for …
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APEC 2018 Report By Holstein Wong
It was a pleasure to represent Australia as Educator for our delegation at this year’s APEC CEO Summit and Voices of the Future youth summit …
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Commonwealth Games Still Providing A Legacy Of Health And Fitness To Young Australians!
The Wiltja Anangu Secondary College – a South Australian school for Indigenous students from remote communities – is one of the 21 organisation that received …
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Elizabeth Riders Committee Creating Change In Your Skate Park!
At first sight, The Elizabeth Riders Committee (ERC) might just seem like a group of teenagers with some seriously amazing skills in skating, scooting and …
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Cricket NSW Helping Lliam Ferrier Use His Passion For Cricket To Complete His Award!
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Noah Ryan Finds His Passion For Photography Doing His Award
At age 21, Noah Ryan has just completed his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award through the support of Muscular Dystrophy WA (MDWA) – a …
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My Brilliant Career… Thanks To The Award!
In April this year, His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO visited Australia as part of his Royal tour to promote The …
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Jarod Improves His Confidence And Fitness Doing The Award
“My Duke of Ed journey began when I was 15 years old as a FLO (flexible learning options) student working with Baptist Care. I heard …
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How The Award Helped Lily Get A Job
15-year-old, Lily Connor, first became interested in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in 2017, when she decided to take on her Bronze Award. Her …
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Where The Award Can Take You – Gold Awardee Matt Burfield Shares His Story
From undertaking part of his Gold Award in South America, to attending the International Gold event in Korea in 2014 and now finishing up as …
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APEC 2017 Report By Eleanor Kirkpatrick
2017 YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES Good Morning Vietnam! Youth delegates and educators from 17 of the 21 APEC economies gathered in monsoonal Da Nang, Vietnam for …
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International Gold Event Prague IGE 2017
The International Gold Event (IGE) is a prestigious global leadership program for the next generation of influencers and key decision makers within The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award …
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South Australian St. John’s Ambulance Cadet of the Year 2017
Gold Award Participant Tristian Tomlins was recently awarded South Australian St. John’s Ambulance Cadet of the Year 2017 With his Gold Award well underway, an …
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Isabella continues to volunteer to make someone’s day a little brighter
Isabella started doing her Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award whilst at boarding school in Sydney, wanting to get the most out of her time at …
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Jon's life changing experience
Jon was a young offender who was offered the chance to do his Award in the UK whilst in prison. “There was only space for …
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When Gold Award holder Simon Rounding was growing up, his family were constantly on the move, so much so he missed time at school and …
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How the Duke of Ed can open doors and help land that dream job.
Through her experiences with the Award, Adriane not only developed an interest in youth development and a passion for the outdoors but also landed an …
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International Gold Event Korea 2014
Matthew Burfield represented Australia at the 2014 IGE in Korea. Matthew joined more than 70 Gold Award holders from around the globe at the National …
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Gold Awardee Kate Daine shares her ‘Not so Lonely Planet’ story with us after six months of volunteering and travelling in Nepal and India. Kate …
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APEC 2016 Report by Philip Chan
Beautiful Diplomacy: Opening Minds and Trading Cultures By Philip Chan, Youth Leader and Educator of the Australian Delegation From the colourful flurry of Latino dancing, …
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Not missing out on a journey of a lifetime
Dear whom this may concern, I am writing on behalf of my school to thank you for your generous grant that has allowed …
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The Award gives young job seekers an edge
Securing a first job out of school or university is a daunting task, especially when businesses are looking to recruit people with work experience. The …
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By No Mean Feat - Overcoming a Fear of Heights
Chloe Fauvette, a Silver Duke of Ed Awardee overcame her fear of heights and is now more confident than ever thanks to her Duke of …
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PCYC QLD Duke of Ed participants visit Cambodia
A truly life changing experience PCYC’s Sunshine Coast, Dalby, Mt Isa and Nerang Branch Managers Sergeants Marty Hunt, Mick Hughes, Gina Scott and Scott Muldoon …
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Gold Awardee going for Gold in Rio
Twenty-one-year-old Scott Bowden, a Gold Duke of Ed Awardee from Tasmania is going for Gold of another kind at the 2016 Rio Olympics where he …
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'There is more in you than you think'
By John May Secretary General, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation Have you ever pushed yourself to your absolute limit? So far outside your comfort …
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Bridging The Gap in Today’s Job Market Taken from a case study published by myfuture . Read the article on myfuture website here. Having a university …
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The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation Annual Report to Donors
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation (IAF) drives and supports the Award’s global growth, so more young people can undertake the world’s leading youth …
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APEC 2015 'Voices of the Future' Representatives
Miguel Vera-Cruz, Ben Galea, Madelin Strupitis-Haddrick, Sophie Walters and Ruth Parsons represented Australian youth at the APEC 2015 Voices of the Future Forum in Manila – November 12-19. Find …
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Community service makes the difference in getting that dream job
Gold Awardee Scott McMurdo presented to fellow awardees and guests at a recent NSW Gold Award Ceremony. His speech is as follows: Your Excellency General, …
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Energex - Changing the course of young people’s lives
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia are delighted to have Energex as a Gold Sponsor. Based in South East Queensland, Energex have been …
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APEC VOICES OF THE FUTURE 2014
A report by Toni Pachernegg youth representative at 2014 China APEC Voices of the Future There was an excited energy as the youth delegates from …
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APEC Voices of the Future Report 2016 – Philip Chan APEC VOF Report 2015 Apec 2015 Journey Read APEC VOF Report 2014
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Timothy Braund, Gold Awardee and advocate for youth sector As a Gold Awardee, I have been able to realise my own potential and recognise abilities …
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Carolyn Barry, Gold Awardee Online Editor, Australian Geographic & AG Outdoor I first learned about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program when I first became …
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Robert (‘Bob’) Prewett RFD, Gold Awardee 1964 “I completed my Silver and Gold Awards in the 1960s. I received my Gold Award in Victoria in …
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Victoria Cox, Gold Awardee 2009 4th Year Medical Student “I was awarded my Gold, Silver and Bronze Duke of Ed awards progressively throughout school …
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Ben Luks, Gold Awardee 2004 “Waking up at 6am is no easy task for anyone. It becomes even more difficult when you have to brace …
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David Speirs – Gold Awardee 2008 Deputy Mayor, City of Marion, South Australia & The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia Board Director “I’d …
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Katie Hulmes, Gold Awardee 2007 Environmental Engineer, Australian Mining Industry “As a young girl I was always busy and often found it hard to …
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Disabilities Services Commission WA
Peter Rossen – Bronze Duke of Ed Award Peter was in his final year of school at John XXIII College when it was suggested by …
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Young Men with Duchenne go Bronze!
These four young men all have Duchenne and have all recently achieved their Bronze Duke of Ed Award. They wanted to inspire other young people with …
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The Award and Muscular Dystrophy NSW
Preliminary research focusing on quality of life for young people living with Muscular Dystrophy (MD) identified The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award as one of …
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Seven spirited students from Katherine High School, a suburban school located in the bushland, ventured to Darwin to participate in the first ‘Wilderness to Wharf’ …
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An incredible dedication to youth
Ruth Mitchell first became aware of PCYC at a Duke of Ed Awards ceremony in 1976 at Newcastle Town Hall. A Police officer came up …
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Students at Barker College NSW have completed three imposing challenges set by the Duke of Ed Award Leader, Graeme Dawes, for their Adventurous Journey. From …
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Twelve adventure seeking gold participants from William Carey Christian School have completed their Journey component by doing a 17 day tour through Laos. The trip …
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Larry Anthony (former National Chairman), Rachel Sainsbury (former National Communications Director) and Steph Ball (Duke of Ed Gold Awardee) embarked on their own Adventurous Journey …
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An Unlikely Dukie all the way from Batemans Bay
At the age of 15 Vlasia Yiannaros pushed herself out of her comfort zone to complete her Bronze Award through the Open Award Centre. Vlasia …
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In 1967 Ruth Mitchell was first introduced to The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in a small town called Millfield. Having some family issues at …
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I began the Award at the time I completed high school. I got myself a job and began to earn money – which I needed …
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New Zealand student speaks up on poverty
Frustrated at the perception that young people don’t care about social issues such as poverty, a 17 year old student from Dunedin, New Zealand has …
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Experiencing the Wondrous Solomon Islands
Alex Sarantakos has been The Duke of Ed Award Leader at The Riverina Anglican College for many years. He has continuously worked alongside each participant, …
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