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What do you actually know about The Duke of Ed? I have come to the conclusion that so many people have the wrong idea about what The Duke of Ed is actually about it makes me realise that not everyone is informed on the most recognised not for profit youth organization in the world..

It all began when I went to a sailor soiree the other night...

We are so proud that The New Handbook is published and readily available to all of you to help you in your quest for an Award...

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award extends its sympathies to all those affected by the bushfires in Victoria, particularly those who have lost loved ones, pets, homes, possessions and businesses...

Welcome to the Year 2009! I can’t believe Christmas and New Years have passed us by already and we’re mid January!

 If you’re already doing The Award then congratulations to you! The next step for you is to ‘Join The Network’ and become a member of The Award Network. If you aren’t doing The Award, you can still be a part of our network and you should DEFINITELY start your Award!  

Summer is here, it's the end of an amazing Award year where there has been plenty to talk about, and it's time to chill out at the beach and be the typical Aussie bum....or is it?! There's heaps to do and you could make your summer as awesome as mine  by doing something different and making it ever more exciting than it is already going to be... =b

Oh what a night

What a night indeed!

We were frocked and fabulous last night at our inaugural "Dressed to Kilt" (or DTK as we are now referring to it back in the office).  With all the right ingredients - a wicked presenter (thanks Kai, you were FABULOUS), an amazing auctionneer (thanks David), some of the hottest designers in town (you know who you are), gorgeous models (thanks Scene, and thanks Toni & Guy and Napoleon for helping them scrub up so fine), and a pipe band to blow them all away (thanks Scots College, you were incredible) - not to mention the delicious food and drinks and the amazing amazing prizes, what could go wrong?

So, what is this ‘Dressed to Kilt’ anyway, and what does fashion have to do with The Award? 

Well, for one thing, any number of skills go into designing a fashion masterpiece, all of which could be just some ideas for you Skill activity for your Award. Graphic design, drawing, sewing, project management... the list goes on...

And as for the event – well, why not have a fashion show with some of Australia’s hottest designers involved, all in the name of charity? We here at The Award are constantly looking for innovative and off beat ways to get The Award out there into the market place and ‘Dressed to Kilt’ seemed like a pretty great place to start....