Continue making the most of your Award!
Since we began in South Australia in 1962, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has been dedicated to the personal development of young people from all backgrounds. In 2009 we offer the Gold Award Holders an opportunity to continue making the most of their Award by keeping in touch with The Award, with each other, and supporting The Award in delivering it to other youth.
If you are a Gold Award Holder and would like to become a member simply fill in this form - Expression of Interest Form
and send it to oksana.d@dukeofed.org,au.
"I've Made a Difference to my Community" competition for members.
Congratulations to Ben Luks on winning our first competition! Ben has won a 1/2 hour Introductory Trial Flight at Parafield Airport.
How I Made a Difference to My Community
Through Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award
A Story by Ben Luks
Faced with this question,
There was much I could mention.
So why not defy conventional norm
And write this answer in poetical form?
My Award journey began in 2002
When I realised that there was much I could do.
Through my involvement with Scouting,
I lead groups and organised many an outing.
I then saw a greater need that I could fill
And joined the Scouts’ Youth Advisory Council.
I met with Scouting’s senior management and presented my case
On how to grow the movement and expand its membership base.
To also serve my school, I was not hesitant.
I joined the Student Representative Council and became their President.
I helped raise money for charity and ran events for the school.
I raised students’ issues with the Principal.
By the time I reached Gold, I still wanted to give something back.
So I took a leadership position with a Cub Scout Pack.
I felt that an important contribution was made.
Teaching children skills like leadership and first aid.
With a Scout Jamboree coming, I volunteered to assist.
I took a job as a newspaper journalist.
Our paper informed the Scouts of guests appearing on stage.
My interview with Miss World Australia made the front page!
Through it all, I do believe I made a difference.
The Duke’s Award allowed me to be of community assistance.
But my love for service, I can clearly see.
For the Award made a significant impact on me.
We kindly thank Adelaide Airport and Adelaide Flight Training Centre for supporting the competition.
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