Participant Resources
In completing your Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, there are lots of different forms to fill in and materials to read through.
Check out our 4 Steps to Start Your Award and this will give you lots of information. In addition, your YouthAdvance Award Leader will assist you to fill in the documents and will guide you with preparation of your Adventurous Journeys in consultation with our experienced Guides and our program co-ordinator.
To help you get everything ready, YouthAdvance Australia has put together a resource page for participants from each State to use so that all documents you need to complete your Award are in one accessible place.
Please find below everything that you need from forms, resources and materials to achieve your Award.

Bronze
- Bronze Participant Handbook
- Bronze Award Plan
- Bronze Participant Registration Form
- NSW Assessor Commencement Guide (ACG)
- Other States Volunteer Code of Conduct
- Tips on Creating a S.M.A.R.T Goal

Silver
- Silver Participant Handbook
- Silver Award Plan
- Silver Participant Registration Form
- NSW Assessor Commencement Guide (ACG)
- Other States Volunteer Code of Conduct
- Tips on Creating a S.M.A.R.T Goal

Gold
- Gold Participant Handbook
- Gold Award Plan
- Gold Participant Registration Form
- NSW Assessor Commencement Guide (ACG)
- Other States Volunteer Code of Conduct
- Tips on Creating a S.M.A.R.T Goal

Adventurous Journey Resources
Bronze
- Packing List
- Sample Meal Plan/Menu Ideas
- Food Examples
- Hire Equipment – Store
- Best Bushwalking Food: Video
- How to Pack a Backpack: Video
- How to Set up Your Tent: Video

Silver
- Packing List
- Sample Meal Plan/Menu Ideas
- Food Examples
- Hire Equipment – Store
- Best Bushwalking Food: Video
- How to Pack a Backpack: Video
- Tips and Tricks for Waterproofing: Video

Gold
- Packing List
- Sample Meal Plan/Menu Ideas
- Food Examples
- Hire Equipment – Store
- Tips and Tricks for Waterproofing: Video
- Options and Ideas for your Residential Project
- Inspiring Gold Awardee: Story
