NSW training & events

Training calendar

NSW events and training dates are listed on the training calendar.

Award Administration Training

Are you interested in becoming a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Coordinator? Are you already a Coordinator, Instructor or Assessor? This is essential training for you!

The NSW Divsion conducts Award Administration Training for Coordinators, Instructors, Assessors and other adults involved with, or interested in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. As part of the registration process it is mandatory for all Coordinators to complete Award Administration Training so that they are fully aware of implications and responsibilities involved with operating the Award.

The training covers various aspects of running the Award, including:

  • Administering the Award
  • Award sections and activities
  • Operator responsibilities
  • Promoting the Award
  • Insurance
  • and much more

For more information phone 13 13 02 (NSW only) or email mail@dukeofednsw.au.com

Date of Event: TBA 
Time of Event: TBA 
Where: NSW Sport and Recreation, 6B Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park
Information: Phone 13 13 02 (NSW only)

 

NSW Gold Award Ceremony

The New South Wales Duke of Edinburgh’s Award hosts three Gold Award presentations held on the Southern Lawn at Government House, Macquarie Street (intersection with Bridge Street), Sydney.

As Vice Regal Patron of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales presents Awardees with their certificate. To achieve the Gold Award, these dedicated young people have taken part in a wide range of activities including community service, challenging and physically demanding expeditions, physical recreation, skill development and a residential project.

Included in the official ceremony, Award Coordinators are introduced to Her Excellency after the Awardees have received their certificates.

Each Awardee is professionally photographed and proofs are sent directly to Awardees within 10 days of the event.

For more information phone 13 13 02 (NSW only) or email mail@dukeofednsw.au.com

Date: Saturdays 22 May, 7 August and  27 November 2010
Time: 9am–12pm (10am official ceremony commences)
Where: Government House, Macquarie Street, Sydney
State: NSW
Information: Phone 13 13 02 (NSW only)
Wet Weather: St. Stephen’s Church, 197 Macquarie Street, Sydney