The Awards

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The international Award for young people

An internationally recognised program that encourages young people to achieve alternative pathways for success by engaging with their community through a program of structured but independent activities. 

From age 14 onwards, the Award can be undertaken at three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold, with each level needing a greater degree of commitment.

At each level, activities must be completed in four Sections: Physical Recreation, Skill, Service and Adventurous Journey. At the Gold level, there is an additional requirement of a Residential Project.
 

Bronze Award – ages 14-25 / Silver Award – ages 15-25 / Gold Award – ages 16-25

The Compass Award

Program of discovery

A program that encourages young people to achieve four guided activities outside the formal school structure. These include a physical activity, a hobby, volunteering opportunities and a supported exploration of an unfamiliar place.

Four levels for ages 10 -14

The Bridge Award

Growth through experience

Gives young people with an intellectual or physical disability or special needs a chance to achieve their personal best through a balanced program of activities. 

Two levels for young people with a disability ages 14-25

The Challenge Award

Achievement through persistence

A program for adults with an intellectual or physical disability or special needs, structured to motivate and encourage activities that promote self-development and independent living skills.

Three levels for adults with a disability over 25 years

OzQuest Adventures

OzQuesthelps people over 18 years to undertake expeditions to developing countries in the Asia Pacific Region. It offers the opportunity to experience other cultures, be adventurous and make a meaningful contribution to local communities overseas.

For people aged 18 years, meeting Gold level requirements for the Adventurous Journey or Residential Project of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

How the Awards work:

Participants create their own tailored Award program by selecting activities that fit into the four sections of the Awards:

1 – Physical Activity
2 – Skill (or Hobbies for The Compass Award)
3 – Adventurous Journey
4 – Community Service/Volunteering