The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a global youth development program, empowering young Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full potential
Completing the Award is entirely voluntary, every award is different, and each participant can choose the activities they want to participate in for each section of the Award. The Award is a personalised program that offers young people a structure to fulfil their passions and ambitions also allowing the flexibility to progress based on their personal needs and abilities.
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Award level |
Minimum age |
Duration |
Sections - Averaging at least 1 hour per week |
|
Bronze |
14+years |
3 months *Plus additional 3 months of a Major Section - either Service, Skill or Physical Recreation |
2 days/1 night |
|
Silver |
15+years |
6 months *Plus additional 6 months of a Major Section if Bronze Award not completed |
3 days/2 nights |
|
Gold |
16+years |
12 months *Plus additional 6 months of a Major Section if Silver Award not completed |
4 days/ 3 nights
|
* A Major Section must be chosen for each Award level where a Participant hasn’t completed a previous Award level. A Participant can choose their Major Section from Physical Recreation, Skill or Voluntary Service. The time taken varies dependent on the Award level.
Benefits of participating in the Award
- Equip and empower yourself to achieve your personal best and to learn new skills
- Learn to take responsibility and set yourself challenging SMART goals
- Become connected and actively engaged within your community
- Make a real difference through positive voluntary service and giving back
- Develop your ability to bounce back and overcome barriers to success
- Learn important life skills such as communication, resilience, leadership and teamwork
Fees
| Bronze registration | $140 |
| Silver registration | $150 |
| Gold registration | $170 |
| Change of Level | $40 |
| Replacement Badge | $20 |
| Replacement Certificate | $20 |
NOTE: The registration fee includes administration costs, training, events, initial badges and certificates and Gold ceremonies. Fees effective 01/01/2020.
Where can I do my Award?
Find an Award Centre near you or use the NSW Open Award Centre.
Resources
- COVID-19 - Delivering the Award resource
- Participant Award Plan
- Assessor Commencement Guide
- Award Assistant - an option for Silver and Gold Participants
- Participant Transfer Form
- Adventurous Project Submission
- Replacement Certificate and Badge order form
- Bronze Award Checklist
- Bronze Adventurous Journey Report Template
- Silver Award Checklist
- Silver Adventurous Journey Report Template
- Gold Award Checklist
- Gold Adventurous Journey Report Template
- Gold Residential Project Outline
News
August 2020
COVID-19 Duke of Ed update 24 March 2020
December 2019