Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Award is a flexible, interesting and fun-packed program for all young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to participate in a range of activities over a set length of time.It is entirely voluntary and is structured in a way so the participants can design their own unique program centered around their interests and passions.
The Award is available to all young people aged between 14 and 25. There are three levels to The Duke of Ed: Bronze/Silver/Gold .It’s not easy, but it is worth the effort.The great thing about The Award is that it allows you to piggy-back onto activities you’re already doing, such as surf life saving, playing sport, playing in a band etc.The award is also an inspiration to start something you’ve always dreamed of doing but haven’t had the reason to begin.
What’s it for me?
- A great time
- Life changing experiences
- Fun with your mates and new ones
- Travel and adventure
- Connecting with people all over the world
- Making a difference
Different Levels: What are they?
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
Each takes a set length of time, becoming longer but more rewarding
Four Sections: What are they?
There are 4 mandatory sections to The Award which you get to make your own personalized program around.For each section, participants get to choose and undertake an activity that fits in with the purpose of that section, for the minimum amount of time specified for their chosen level.
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Sweat it out and improve your physical fitness. This could be through a team sport, individual pursuit or simply getting out there and working out |
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Unleash your talent and broaden your abilities. Anything from refereeing, to DJing to learning a musical instrument, to jewellery |
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Connect with your community and realize your passions. Any area of interest in the community, such as youth work, the environment or charity work. |
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Discover your sense of adventure and bond with your mates. A journey into an unfamiliar environment with a group – bushwalking, canoeing, cycling – staying overnight and testing your resilience. |
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Broaden your horizons and open your eyes to the world. In Australia or anywhere around the globe, limited only by your imagination. Live and work in a place of need – an orphanage, an environmental project, a village. |
VIGS will make the opportunity of applying for this award in due course of time.
