Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Supported opportunities for young people to build skills, volunteer, stay active and complete adventurous journeys.
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● YOUTH & COMMUNITY
Young people growing through action.
Inclusive opportunities to volunteer, learn, explore and contribute—supported at each person’s pace and built around their strengths.
WAYS TO TAKE PART
Purpose, participation
and belonging.
Activities combine practical skills with friendship, responsibility and meaningful connection to the wider community.
Clean‑Up Day Volunteering
Practical community service that develops responsibility, teamwork and pride in shared neighbourhood spaces.
Community Events
Inclusive festivals, performances, exhibitions and local activities where young people contribute and belong.
Leadership & Confidence
Encouragement to make choices, take on meaningful roles and grow through real experience.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD CENTRE
Challenge with the right support.
Ebenezer Mission has been affiliated as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Centre since 2016. We support participants through the Award’s Skills, Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey sections, adapting guidance so young people with different abilities can participate meaningfully.
SkillsVoluntary ServicePhysical RecreationAdventurous Journey
A GOLD AWARD JOURNEY
Congratulations, Jian Lim.
Jian, a participant with moderate autism, achieved the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gold Award in 2026. His achievement shows what young people can accomplish with sustained commitment and support tailored to their goals.
THE AWARD IN ACTION
Four ways to grow.
Participants choose meaningful goals and take part with guidance adapted to their abilities, interests and support needs.
01
Physical Recreation
Swimming, tennis, golf, safety marshal activities and other supported ways to build health, confidence and teamwork.
02
Skills
Music, cooking, art, design, modelling, media and other interests that help participants set goals and widen their abilities.
03
Voluntary Service
Orchestra, choir, disability support, aged-care visits and community service that develop responsibility and contribution.
04
Adventurous Journey
Supported hiking, tracking, horse riding and outdoor experiences that build confidence, teamwork and connection with the wider environment.
AWARD LEVELS
A journey matched to each stage.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a youth development program for young Australians aged 14–24. Participants can enter at the level appropriate to their age and goals.
Minimum 6 months
Minimum 12 months
Minimum 18 months
HOW IT WORKS
Start, plan, record and achieve.
Get started
Check the requirements, choose an Award level and speak with Ebenezer Mission as your Award Centre.
Plan with support
Choose suitable activities and assessors, then set realistic goals with guidance from our experienced team.
Record and submit
Record progress in the Online Record Book and submit completed sections for Award Leader approval.
Watch the Duke of Ed journey at Ebenezer Mission
FORMS, RESOURCES & SAFETY
Everything needed to get started.
Open or download application forms, planning documents, guides and safeguarding information.
APPLICATIONOver 18 Application FormDownload PDF ↓APPLICATIONUnder 18 Application & Parent/Guardian ConsentDownload PDF ↓PLANNINGParticipant Award PlanDownload PDF ↓RESOURCEActivity PlanOpen resource ↗RESOURCEORB User GuideOpen resource ↗GUIDEAssessor Commencement GuideDownload PDF ↓SAFETYVolunteer Code of ConductDownload PDF ↓SAFETYNational Incident Report FormOpen resource ↗SAFETYProtection of Children & Young PeopleOpen resource ↗
COMMUNITY IN ACTION
Taking part—in service, sport and celebration.
From Clean‑Up Day volunteering to performing at community and sporting events, participants contribute in visible and meaningful ways. Working side by side develops communication, teamwork, confidence and a genuine sense of belonging.
Youth · Disability · Veterans
VOLUNTEERING & COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Not only receiving support.
Giving back.
People with disability and young people are active contributors. With the right support, they volunteer, serve at events, care for shared spaces, encourage peers and take on meaningful community roles.
Volunteer with Ebenezer Mission
Share practical skills, assist with events, support creative programs or help participants build confidence in real community settings.
Enquire about volunteering →Supported opportunities to contribute
Clean‑Up Day, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Voluntary Service, community performances and local events turn ability into visible contribution.
Ask about participant volunteering →START A CONVERSATION
Ready to take part?
Contact us about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, volunteering, youth activities or inclusive community events.