Purpose
For this appropriation there are 2 programs:
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Subsidised adventurous journeys
To assist specific Environmental Education Centres (EEC) to deliver adventurous journeys as part of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
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Staff support funding
To provide additional paid hours for Duke of Ed Leaders within State Schools delivering The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, to increase the number of young people registering and completing the Duke of Ed within their school.
Duration of program
Subsidised adventurous journeys: 2015–ongoing
Staff support funding: 2022–ongoing
Eligibility
Subsided adventurous journeys:
Barambah, Camp Fairbairn, Moreton Bay, Numinbah Valley, Stanley River and Columboola EEC have expressed interest in continuing to participate in this program.
Staff support funding:
State Schools registered to deliver The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Allocation of funds
Subsided adventurous journeys:
Funds of up to $20,000 are allocated for the delivery of subsidised adventurous journeys.
Staff support funding:
Funds of up to $90,000 are allocated for staff support at the rate of 2 hours per week for 20 weeks of Teacher Relief Scheme (or equivalent).
Payment details
| Subsided adventurous journeys | On renewal of program—negotiated by EEC and Queensland Award Operating Authority (AOA) | In the next scheduled monthly payment | Determined by the program scope and remaining budget |
How to apply
Subsided adventurous journeys:
The EECs listed above will report directly to the Queensland AOA on the progress of their current program targets. When close to finishing the program, the Queensland AOA will discuss the potential to continue the program and allocate funding for that purpose. There is no need for an application to be submitted to receive the funding.
Staff support funding:
State Schools apply on invitation from the Queensland AOA for limited funding through an Expression of Interest (with principal support).
Applications will be assessed based on the school's ability to demonstrate how they intend to grow the reach and impact of the Duke of Ed within their school through the identification of target registrations and completions.
Contact
Manager
Queensland Award Operating Authority
Student Engagement and Alternative Learning
Disability, Inclusion and Student Services
Email:
Qld.Award.Office@qed.qld.gov.au