Date Time
More young Aussies to benefit from Duke of Edinburgh Awards
More young Australians will have the opportunity to take part in the world-renowned Duke of Edinburgh International Award thanks to a $3 million Morrison Government commitment in the 2021 Budget.
Over the next three years around 4,500 young people aged 14 to 24 will be able to apply for a grant to help meet the cost of participating in the awards.
It will be particularly focused on students who otherwise can’t afford it.
Minister for Education and Youth Alan Tudge said the internationally recognised award had helped thousands of Australians develop important life skills over more than 60 years.