The Duke of Edinburgh award scheme at Deakin
Deakin University is one of three universities in Australia now offering students the opportunity to undertake The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. The Award is an international 'leadership in action' program for young people between 16-25 years of age. The program was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1956 and since then the program has developed and grown, and now reaches young people in over 120 countries.
The Award concept is an individual challenge designed to encourage young people to develop into mature, active citizens who will positively contribute towards society. It presents a balanced, non-competitive and enjoyable program of voluntary activities, which encourage personal discovery and growth, self-reliance, perseverance, responsibility and service to the community.
Deakin aims to engage students in the program, encourage, inspire and guide them
- Participation in the scheme will provide a framework for students to further develop their attributes and skills.
- It will provide students with an internationally recognised award.
- It offers the potential for students to engage with the wider community through voluntary activities.
- It demonstrates a student's valuable attributes to prospective employers as well as officially recognising activities students are already involved in.
| Award Category | Description |
| Service | To develop and encourage a sense of community spirit and responsibility to others (12 months). |
| Skill | To encourage the discovery and development of personal interests and social practical skills (12 months). |
| Physical Recreation | To encourage participation in physical recreation and improve performance (12 months). |
| Adventurous Journey | To encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery (4 days, 3 nights). |
| Residential Project | To broaden experiences though involvement with others in a residential setting (5 days, 4 nights). |
The award is hosted by the Careers and Employment team on each campus at Deakin University. For more information about The Duke of Edinburgh Award visit: Deakin's Duke of Edinburgh's Award website.
