The Parent & Guardian Consent Form (455.38kB) must be completed for any Participant under 18 years of age.
Requirements and Conditions of The Duke of Ed (337.84kB)
must be read and understood before completing form.
1. I have read and understand the requirements and conditions in this document for my son/daughter’s participation in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia, as described on the website - Requirements and Conditions of The Duke of Ed (337.84kB) (also available from your State/Territory Duke of Ed office).
2. I will satisfy myself that any instructor or assessor chosen by the Participant who is not an employee of the Licensed Operator is qualified to instruct, supervise or assess the relevant section of the Award Program.
3. I consent to the Licensed Operator and any other individuals, including volunteers, who are involved in or assist in organising the Award Program, transporting the Participant for the purpose of participating in activities or functions related to the Award Program, as required. I understand that the Licensed Operator will notify me in advance of when and where such travel will occur.
4. I understand that certain activities in the High Risk Activities Schedule as described on the website (read schedule) are not covered by the insurance arrangements of the National Award Authority (Excluded Activities). I understand that the responsibility for all risks arising from the Participant’s participation in Excluded Activities is placed solely upon the Participant.
5. I authorise the Licensed Operator and any other individuals who participate in, are involved in or assist in organising the Award Program, in the event of any accident, injury, illness or loss suffered by the Participant whilst participating in, or travelling to and from, any activities or functions related to the Award Program, to obtain any necessary medical assistance or treatment including, but not limited to, engaging any doctors, nurses or hospital accommodation.
6. I consent to pay all such doctors, nurses or hospital accommodation fees and expenses incurred on behalf of the Participant as a result of any such accident, injury, illness or loss suffered by the Participant whilst participating in, or travelling to and from, any activities or functions related to the Award Program.
7. I consent to and understand that photographs may be taken of my son/daughter participating in certain activities related to the Award Program and such photographs may be used for promotional purposes.
REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DUKE OF ED
1. I have read and understand the different levels and requirements of the Award Program set out in schedule 1 to this form.
2. I understand every participant must participate in the Award Program through a Licensed Operator who has the discretion to accept or reject participants and proposed activities to be undertaken as part of the Award Program.
3. I understand that I cannot:
· participate in the Award Program until this form has been completed (including section 2 – Parental of Guardian Consent if I am aged under 18 years) and returned to the relevant Licensed Operator with the registration fee;
· commence any particular section of the Award Program until I have satisfied myself that any instructor or assessor chosen by me is qualified to instruct, supervise or assess that section of the Award Program and until any relevant assessors, instructors or volunteers have completed and returned the required documentation to the Licensed Operator.
4. I understand that on payment of a registration fee I will receive a Record Book. I confirm I will read the requirements of the Award Program contained in the Record Book prior to commencing activities in relation to the Award Program. I understand that the Licensed Operator has the discretion to determine whether the Award Program requirements have been met and therefore whether a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award should be issued.
5. I understand that the National Award Authority provides participants with limited insurance in respect of personal accident and public liability (Insurance) commencing on the date of issue of the Record Book. Note that Services cadets are only covered by the Insurance when undertaking specific activities that are not under the guidance of the Australian Defence Force Cadets.
6. I have read and understand that certain activities in the High Risk Activities Schedule set out in schedule 2 are not covered by the Insurance of the National Award Authority (Excluded Activities). I understand that the responsibility for all risks arising from my participation in Excluded Activities is placed solely upon me.
7. I understand that:
a. a participant must not drive a motor vehicle or transport other participants participating in activities related to the Award Program, unless the participant holds an appropriate and valid driver’s licence and there is appropriate third party insurance in place to cover any person injured as a consequence of the participant’s driving; and
b. a participant must not be driven by any individual who is not involved in or assisting in organising the Award Program, for the purposes of participating in the Award Program unless the participant has viewed an appropriate and valid driver’s licence and evidence of insurance to cover the risk of injury to any person as a consequence of the individual’s driving.
8. I authorise employees, officers or agents of the Licensed Operator and any other individuals who participate in, are involved in or assist in organising the Award Program, in the event of any accident, injury, illness or loss suffered by me whilst participating in, or travelling to and from, any activities or functions related to the Award Program, to obtain any necessary medical assistance or treatment including, but not limited to, engaging any doctors, nurses or hospital accommodation.
9. I consent to pay all such doctors, nurses or hospital accommodation fees and expenses incurred on my behalf as a result of any such accident, injury, illness or loss suffered by me whilst participating in, or travelling to and from, any activities or functions related to the Award Program.
10. I understand that participants are required to and I undertake to comply with the Award Program requirements contained in the Record Book, the policies of the relevant National or State Award Authority (as amended from time to time) and requirements of the State Award Authority and Licensed Operator in relation to emergency plans, assessment of activities and the conduct of expeditions related to the Award Program and understand that the Licensed Operator may withdraw its approval to my participation in the Award Program if I do not comply.
11. I consent to and understand that photographs may be taken of me participating in certain activities related to the Award Program and such photographs may be used for promotional purposes.
12. I consent to the provision of any personal information that I have provided (including Participant Data) to the Licensed Operator, State or National Award Authorities. I consent to this information being treated in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Policy of the relevant National or State Award Authority (as amended from time to time), the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and any other privacy legislation, standards, guidelines or instructions binding on them under privacy legislation.
13. Privacy: The National and State Award Authorities are committed to respecting your privacy. Your personal information is collected on this form for the purpose of your participation in the Award Program. If you do not provide this information to us, you may not be able to participate in the Award Program (note that non-provision of Participant Data does not have this consequence). We may also use your personal information to send you information about other Award Program activities or events which we believe may be of interest to you. We may disclose this information to other Australian and international organisations and service providers who assist us in the operation and administration of the Award Program. If you would like to contact us or access your personal information please write to the National Award Authority. You may also contact the National Award Authority and/or where applicable, State Award Authority to request a copy of their Privacy Policy.
Please contact your State/Territory office for further information.
Parent & Guardian Consent Form (455.38kB)
Requirements and Conditions of The Duke of Ed (337.84kB)