A few weeks ago Oxley College from Bowral NSW celebrated what would have been HRH Prince Philip’s 100th birthday.
Award Coordinator, Timothy Dibdin advised their Award Community at Oxley College enjoyed a lovely time celebrating Prince Philip’s 100th birthday by holding a special recess. "The students sang with gusto and it actually started sleeting. Prince Philip would have been used to that kind of weather in his own Highlands school!" said Mr Dibdin. He added "We even found a ceremonial sword among the History artefacts with which to cut the cake".
Congratulations to the Duke of Ed Award Community at Oxley College and thank you for commemorating the wonderful patriarch of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. He was extremely proud of this exciting international youth development program for young people 14-24 years.
Latest report shows program directly aligns with outcomes set out in the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (2025-2034) Over the past ten years, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia’s Disadvantaged Youth Program has supported over 12,500 young people with access to the Duke of Ed Framework through targeted Australian Government funding. An independent […]
The Duke of Ed is seeking Australian Government funding to continue and expand support of disadvantaged youths The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia has recently submitted a Pre-Budget request to Treasury calling on the Australian Government to continue to expand the Disadvantaged Youth Program. Duke of Ed Australia’s CEO, Helen White, says, “An […]
Don’t miss this globally recognised charity event This prestigious charity golf event invites players to compete while making a meaningful impact, with every registration helping support young Australians to build confidence, capability and opportunity through The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The event will take place on Monday, 25 May, 2026 at the Commonwealth Golf […]
