The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

The world’s leading youth development Award, empowering young Australians to achieve their personal best and do things they never thought possible!

Get involved…

Everyone has their own reasons for participating in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. You will have the opportunity to try new activities, learn new skills and have a great time along the way. You will have the freedom to participate in a range of activities that you might like to try, which means you will accomplish things you may never have had the opportunity to in the past.

The Award is about challenge, adventure and achievement and is an internationally recognised program for young people aged 14-25 that introduces you to a range of opportunities. It may even help you in your career!

The Award is a great way to:

• Try new things
• Hang out with friends
• Get active and improve your fitness
• Help out the community
• Gain confidence
• Build on your life skills
• Make a difference
• Challenge yourself
• Be recognised

With a landscape that covers pristine beaches, untouched rainforests, the outback and everything in between, Queensland is the ideal place to complete the Award.

Gold awardees have been sea kayaking at South Moreton Bay and the Whitsundays, hiking everywhere from Fraser Island to Carnarvon Gorge, canoeing in places as varied as Lake Dalrymple, Wivenhoe Dam and the Noosa River, cycling, sailing, and marine life exploration.

It’s not all about adventure though. You can help out in your local animal shelter, learn to play your favourite instrument, and get active whether that be latin dancing, rugby or ten pin bowling. The choice is yours.

What will you do?

Check out http://www.dukesaward.qld.gov.au/ for information on how to register and more ideas on what you can do to complete The Award.