Funded by The Department of Communities the Duke of Edinburgh Award program is offered to the young Indigenous people aged between 12-14 years of Cherbourg and surrounding areas.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an Exciting worldwide self-development program for young people aged 14-25.

Through a series of personal challenges you will gain valuable skills and life skills while also creating great opportunities for yourself.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has the three levels: Bronze, Silver and gold, each of the levels has four sections - Skills, Service, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey, the Gold Award also has a Residential Project.

Each year this award give thousand of young people around the Nation and around the world a chance to set and achieve personal challenges to prove to themselves they can do anything while also being recognised for their achievements.

To find out more contact Katina Leedie at the Cherbourg-Murgon Youth Services offices.