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Temporary Changes to Adventurous Journeys due to COVID-19

01 May – 31 December 2020 - To support participants during this challenging time and to encourage young people to stay active, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia has implemented some temporary changes to the Award requirements. 

We are excited to cater for these changes and, with your Award Leaders permission, deliver 1 day Bronze and 2 day, 1 night Silver and Gold Practice Adventurous Journeys.

Please note, all shorter practice Adventurous Journeys come with criteria that need to be considered. These are:

• Demonstrated competence by the group throughout the hike, the environment (location) and conditions (time of year);
• Demonstrated overnight simple self-catering/camping experience;
• Demonstrated positive team dynamics; and
• Approved by the Award Leader.

Adventurous Journey Inclusions and Exclusions

AusJourney provides:

• Instructor for a fully supervised Adventurous Journey;
• Campsites and all relevant licences and permits for areas used;
• Duty of Care, including First Aid and emergency support;
• $10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance;
• Communication equipment;
• Maps and compasses for the hike; and
• Facebook page to ‘meet’ and 'collaborate' with other participants pre journey.

You provide:

• Transport to and from the Adventurous Journey location;
• Food for the entire duration of the journey;
• Clothing and camping equipment, as per our Clothing and Equipment List;
• Any prescribed personal medication; and
• Journal, pen and camera (if you wish to take photos/videos)

Please note, some routes are not accessible by public transport, therefore, you will be required to make your own way to and from the journey.

New South Wales (NSW)

(Public transport accessible unless otherwise specified)

• Royal National Park
• Heathcote National Park
• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
• Berowra National National Park
• Brisbane Waters National Park (not accessible by public transport)
• Blue Mountains National Park

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

• Namadgi National Park (not accessible by public transport)
• Murrumbidgee Discovery Trail (not accessible by public transport)
• Canberra Centenary Trail