South Australia

Get involved...

Ever wanted to go rock-climbing in the Grampians?

Want to help out with building projects in Sri Lanka?

Maybe you'd like to learn lawn balls or Spanish, act as a mentor to disadvantaged children, or get your body into shape like you continue to promise yourself?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Duke of Ed is for you!

Reach Your Dreams 2010 - Funding Round Closed

We are currently assessing your Reach Your Dreams applications for 2010 and will contact you shortly to advise you of the outcome.

To learn more about the Award or to get involved

The Duke of Ed is an internationally recognised development program, for young people aged 14 to 25. It is an Award that encourages you to do all those things you keep saying you’ll try! It gives you the opportunity to push your boundaries and step out of your comfort zone.

The Duke of Ed encourages you to expand personal horizons and explore potential talents and interests.  It will open up opportunities for new friendships, skill development, increase your job opportunities and give you access to an international network of likeminded participants in over 120 different countries.

The Award comprises three levels, each requiring different levels of commitment and effort. You can start at Bronze, Silver or Gold, whatever level you are prepared for!

For further information about the Award and how to get invovled contact staff at The Office for Youth in South Australia.

Rachael Leverton, Senior Program Officer on (08) 8204 8478

Emily Rozee, Program Officer on (08) 8204 8479 

Free Toll: 1300 4 DUKES

New promotional video

To all Coordinators wanting to run information sessions, there is now a new promotional video that you can show your current or new participants!

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 Also supported by:

Gerard Corporation  is an on-going supporter of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. It supports a number of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award initiatives, including The Award Fundraising Dinner and The Gold Award Holders Association of South Australia.

 The Works  supports The Duke of Edinburgh's Award by providing a venue for our events and meetings throughout the year.

The Crows Foundation   is supporting The New Arrivals Initiative (NAI) of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. NAI is designed to empower recently arrived young people from northern Africa and South East Asia through the participation in a locally delivered, locally supported program of activities. Young people’s participation in the initiative assists in the development of their self-esteem, their integration into the community and development of their leadership qualities through a program of personal discovery.