World CP day raises awareness for Cerebral Palsy and celebrates the lives of the people who have looked beyond their disability to create better lives, accomplish achievements and inspire others living with Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood affecting 17 million people worldwide. It can affect different parts of the body as well as movement and posture, and is almost always accompanied by other associated conditions such as epilepsy.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia continues to support and encourage Award Participants of all abilities to challenge themselves and achieve their goals. Many Participants successfully complete their Duke of Ed Award, despite their disability.
Award Holders such as Nicholas Lapsley is just one example of an individual who stepped out of his comfort zone and completed his Bronze Duke of Ed Award.
“I want people to remember that people like myself are capable of being independent and competitive”
Read Nicholas's story HERE
Watch inspiring videos HERE
Former NT Chief Minister and youth advocate joins as an Independent Director. Natasha Fyles has joined the Board of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia as an Independent Director, bringing extensive leadership, governance and community sector experience to the organisation. A lifelong Territorian, Natasha is currently Chief Executive Officer of Somerville Community Services, […]
Developing human skills, confidence and community impact through emergency service volunteering Improving the lives and skills of young Australians to make a positive difference in their communities is the focus of a new partnership between the Duke of Ed and NSW State Emergency Service (SES). The newly announced partnership enables the NSW SES to encourage students completing their Duke of Ed […]
Students use makeshift stretcher to rescue hiker in Warrumbungle National Park A group of students from Presbyterian Ladies’ College Armidale have demonstrated the power of human skills in action, assisting an injured hiker in Warrumbungle National Park. As reported by ABC News Australia, the students were undertaking a multi-day hike when they came across a man who had sustained a serious leg injury […]
