The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (The Duke of Ed) in Queensland aims to provide all young people with the opportunity to discover their purpose, passion and place in the world.
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Benefits and outcomes
The benefits and outcomes for young people using the framework include, but are not limited to:
- gaining recognition for achievement, growth and community involvement
- learning new skills
- developing new interests
- promoting health and wellbeing through regular engagement with physical activity
- connecting with the local community through active volunteering
- fostering a lifelong commitment to volunteering
- becoming resilient through challenges in an unfamiliar environment
- supporting the next steps into further education pathways
- enhancing career readiness and employability
- building new connections with likeminded individuals
- encouraging school engagement and attendance.
Depending on the young person's age and experience, they can either start at the Bronze Level and work their way through all 3 levels or enter directly into Silver or Gold.
Queensland Certificate of Education
To earn credit points towards Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), registered users must complete their Duke of Ed level(s) while in Years 10, 11 and 12 and provide the Queensland Award Operating Authority with their Learner Unique Identifier (LUI).
- Bronze Level—1 QCE point
- Silver Level—1 QCE point
- Gold Level—2 QCE points
Accessibility and funding support
The Duke of Ed strives to be accessible to all young people, no matter their background, socioeconomic status, culture, disability, or location—there is funding support available to enable young people in need to use the framework.
For more information about funding support available, please visit The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award—Australia website
The Queensland Award Operating Authority is committed to making the Duke of Ed and the Bridge Award inclusive and accessible to all young people across the state. For accessibility-related inquiries, please contact the office via email at
Qld.Award.Office@qed.qld.gov.au.