NSW - Resources


Resources related to The Award in New South Wales.
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Disclaimer
The New South Wales Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator Resources outlined below are to be used as a guide only. Given the nature of the Award and its broad scope, the NSW Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation cannot provide specific resources to meet the needs of each Participant, Assessor and Registered Operator. It is not intended for the resources outlined below to be prescriptive and Registered Operators and Assessors must develop their own materials to match the needs of their Participants. Participants should seek the guidance of their Assessor and/or Coordinator before relying on any information contained within the resources outlined below. The NSW Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation will not be held liable or responsible for any loss, damage or other inconvenience caused as a result of the use of these materials.

 

Adventurous Journey resources

Download Adventurous Journey Project Submission (165 KB)

Please note: all Adventurous Journeys in NSW must be approved by your Coordinator prior to departure

NSW Police provides some general information as well as the following links which are relevant to Adventurous Journeys:

Download Adventurous Journey Providers (44 KB)
Download Adventurous Journey Requirements (135 KB)
Download Adventurous Journey Signoff Guide (82 KB)
Download Adventurous Journey Signoff Guide (82 KB)
Download Adventurous Journeys - Types and Examples (1471 KB)
Download Practice Trip Evaluation (18 KB)
Download Route Plan Sample (24 KB)
Download What should be in an Adventurous Journey Report? (40 KB)

Assessor/coordinator information - All levels

Download Guide for Assessment and Supervision (151 KB)
Download Guide for Assessment and Supervision - green hardcover book (54 KB)
Download Operator Transfer form (101 KB)
Download Volunteer update form (116 KB)

Participant information - All levels

Download Blue Card Completion Guide (455 KB)
Download Dukes at a Glance (1082 KB)
Download Operator Transfer form (101 KB)
Download Physical recreation - activity example list (33 KB)
Download Service - activity example list (32 KB)
Download Skills - activity example list (31 KB)

Participant information - Bronze level

Activity Organisers Activity Organisers are an excellent way to record all your non-Adventurous Journey activities. Minimum requirements are clearly explained and detailed recording tables help keep everything clear and easy to assess.

We recommend you record your activities here first (and make a photocopy for safe-keeping) and then transfer the information neatly to your Record Book. You can then take your Record Book to your Assessors for signing-off. Use the integrated checklists for each Section to ensure you've completed all information correctly.

Download Bronze Activity Organiser - bronze-coloured A5-size book (466 KB)
Download Bronze Activity Organiser - green and white softcover book (487 KB)
Download Bronze Activity Organiser - green hardcover book (134 KB)

Participant information - Gold level

Download Adventurous Journey Requirements (135 KB)
Download Award Leadership (Service option) (123 KB)
Download Driving as a Skill (183 KB)

Activity Organisers Activity Organisers are an excellent way to record all your non-Adventurous Journey activities. Minimum requirements are clearly explained and detailed recording tables help keep everything clear and easy to assess.

We recommend you record your activities here first (and make a photocopy for safe-keeping) and then transfer the information neatly to your Record Book. You can then take your Record Book to your Assessors for signing-off. Use the integrated checklists for each Section to ensure you've completed all information correctly.

Download Gold Activity Organiser - gold-coloured A5-size book (1219 KB)
Download Gold Activity Organiser - green and white softcover book (572 KB)
Download Gold Activity Organiser - green hardcover book (148 KB)

Participant information - Silver level

Download Adventurous Journey Requirements (135 KB)
Download Award Leadership (Service option) (123 KB)
Download Driving as a Skill (183 KB)

Activity Organisers Activity Organisers are an excellent way to record all your non-Adventurous Journey activities. Minimum requirements are clearly explained and detailed recording tables help keep everything clear and easy to assess.

We recommend you record your activities here first (and make a photocopy for safe-keeping) and then transfer the information neatly to your Record Book. You can then take your Record Book to your Assessors for signing-off. Use the integrated checklists for each Section to ensure you've completed all information correctly.

Download Silver Activity Organiser - green and white softcover book (525 KB)
Download Silver Activity Organiser - green hardcover book (142 KB)
Download Silver Activity Organiser - silver-coloured A5-size book (824 KB)

Policies

Download Insurance certificates of currency - personal accident (46 KB)
Download Insurance certificates of currency - public and products liability (19 KB)