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2026/V1.0
The Bridge Award
Participant registration form 2026
Your details (please print):

Name			
	(Title)		(First)	(Middle)				(Surname)				
Please note that the name above is how your name will be printed on your
certificate/s	
Home address		
Suburb		State		Postcode		
Postal address		
Suburb		State		Postcode		
Date of birth		Gender	Female	
	Prefer not to say	
	
Phone/mobile			Male	Prefer to self identify	
	
Personal email		
Home/family email		
Duke of Ed Centre
(Name of Organisation/School/PCYC Branch)		
Have you previously joined the Queensland Bridge Award? (please tick)	Yes	No			
(Please note, if you have previously signed up to Bridge, you do not need to register again) Your registration: Please select your Level of entry

Level of entry (please tick)	Level 1	
	Level 2	
	
Your direct entrant registration fee $62.50 (GST Inclusive)
Includes: registration, Record Book, insurance, certificate and badge for both levels of the award.
Please return completed form and registration fee to your Duke of Ed Centre.	

(please tick)	I have read, understood and agree to comply with the requirements and conditions of my participation in the Bridge Award as described in the Program Requirements (page 5 of this form) and in Appendix – Bridge Award program
insurance, available on the website www.dukesaward.qld.gov.au	
Participant’s signature
Physical signature required		Date		

QUEENSLAND AWARD OPERATING AUTHORITY USE ONLY. Please do not mark this section.	
Invoice No.
Invoice date RB No.		Receipt No.

Receipt date		
				
		Record ID		Start date		

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2026/V1.0
Participant data (voluntary)
This information is collected and used for statistical purposes only, to enable us to collect information for the
purposes of improving the Bridge Award (the award program)) design, evaluation, access, delivery and equity. The provision of this information is voluntary.

Please  (tick) where appropriate.

Background - Do you identify as:
Aboriginal
South Sea Islander

Torres Strait Islander
Other (Please specify):

Non-English speaking background

Day activities
School

Tertiary (Uni/TAFE)

Which Uni / TAFE

Employed

Participating in an alternative education program

Unemployed

Other (Please specify)

Participating in a youth justice program

How did you first hear about The Bridge Award:
Parent	Friend	Online

School / Community Organisation

Radio

TV

social media

Other 	

Do you have any further information that may impact your participation in the Bridge Award?

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Requirements and conditions
Agreement:
I have read and understand the different levels and requirements of the award program set out in the Program Requirements (page 5 of this form).
I understand every Duke of Ed Centre has the discretion to accept or reject participants and proposed activities to be undertaken as part of the award program.
If aged under 18 years, I understand the Duke of Ed Centre will seek parental or guardian consent for my participation in the award program.
I understand that I must be a participant prior to commencing activities in relation to the award program. I understand I am not a participant until I am allocated a Participant Identification Number by the Award Operating Authority.
I understand that on being allocated a Participant Identification Number, I will receive a Record Book. I confirm I will read the requirements of the Award program contained in the Record Book prior to commencing activities in relation to the award program. I understand that the Award Operating Authority has the discretion to determine whether the award program requirements have been met and therefore whether a Bridge Level 1 or Level 2 Award should be issued.
I understand that the Award Operating Authority has limited personal accident and public liability insurance which commences on the date of issue of the Record Book. If I am a Cadet, I am only covered by this insurance when undertaking specific activities that are not under the guidance of the Australian Defence Force Cadets.
I have read and understand that certain activities in the Special Exclusions set out in Appendix – Bridge Award program insurance (available at https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/be-involved-have-your-say/youth-programs/bridge-award/bridge-award-resources-participants ) are not covered by the insurance. I understand that:
the Duke of Ed Centre may decide not to approve a proposed activity if it involves an activity that is not covered by the insurance, or may approve such an activity only when I produce evidence of other acceptable insurance;

if I choose to participate in activities that are not insured, my participation in these activities is at my own risk; and
if I am an Australian Defence Force Cadet, I have read and understand the arrangements that apply for Cadets set out in Appendix – Bridge Award program insurance.
If I accept transport in a vehicle driven, ridden, flown, sailed etc by a participant or someone else who is not an Involved Person, I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure:
that the vehicle is roadworthy (or the equivalent for other types of transport) and insured for personal injury; and
where applicable, that the driver (or equivalent) holds an appropriate and valid driver’s licence.
I authorise the Duke of Ed Centre and any Involved People, in the event of any accident, injury, illness or loss suffered by me whilst participating in, or travelling to and from, any activities or functions related to the award program, to obtain any necessary medical and related assistance or treatment including, but not limited to, engaging any doctors, nurses or hospital accommodation.
I consent to pay all expenses incurred under clause 9.
I undertake to comply with the award program requirements contained in the Record Book, the policies of the Award Operating Authority (as amended from time to time) and requirements of the Award Operating Authority and Duke of Ed Centre in relation to the award program. I understand that the Duke of Ed Centre may withdraw its approval to my participation in the award program if I do not comply.
I understand that authorised images and photos may be taken of me participating in certain activities related to the award program. I consent to those images being used for promotional purposes
Definitions
Award program means the Bridge Award.
Involved Person is anyone involved in award activities including Award Leaders, staff, volunteers, and others who assist with award program activities, but not including participants.
Duke of Ed Centre means an organisation or person licensed by the Award Operating Authority to deliver the award program in Queensland.
National Award Operator means The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia.
Participant means a person over the age of 11 years 6 months who has been allocated a participant Identification Number by the Award Operating Authority.
Participant Registration Fee means a fee set by the Award Operating Authority from time to time, payable by participants for registration in the award program.
Personal Information means information the participant gives to the Award Operating Authority about them self in connection with the award program, either on this form or at any time in the future.
Record Book means a book provided to participants in which activities and assessors’ reports are recorded.
Award Operating Authority means The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and the Bridge Award office in Queensland, ABN 76 337 613 647.
Statistical Data means the information collected on this form under the heading “Participant Data”.

YOUR PRIVACY
The Department of Education (the Department), through the Queensland Award Operating Authority, is collecting your personal information, including your full name, home address, residential address, postal address, date of birth, gender, phone number, email address, Duke of Edinburgh Centre, signature, and employment/study status. Sensitive personal information which may be collected include racial and ethnicity information on a voluntary basis.
The purpose of this collection is for the administration and management of the application process and subsequent registration to the Queensland Bridge Award program, as part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
If you do not provide your personal information, we will be unable to review your application for participation in the Queensland Bridge Award program.
Deidentified information may be shared with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia (ACN 114 267 195), a non-government organisation that oversees The Duke of Edinburgh Framework in Australia. Their privacy policy is available at https://dukeofed.com.au/resource/privacy-policy/.
Your personal information will be managed in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 and will not be used or disclosed for another purpose without your consent or unless authorised or required by law.
Information about how individuals can access and amend their personal information held by the Department, together with information about how individuals can make a privacy complaint is available at https://qed.qld.gov.au/privacy/.	
	
BLUE CARD
Under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 people working with children under 18 years of age will need a working with children check (blue card) if they are providing services or activities to children in certain regulated categories of employment or business. This applies to employees and/or volunteers associated with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and Bridge Award programs. Employers and businesses providing regulated child-related services are also required to have a child and youth risk management strategy in place to protect children and young people from harm.

For more information on whether you are required to hold a blue card or whether your organisation is required to develop and implement a child and youth risk management strategy, please visit the Blue Card Services website at www.qld.gov.au/bluecard or call Blue Card Services on 1800 113 611 (free call). You can also read the fact sheet for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award at
https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/blue-card-system-changes/resource/5963ee66-8a39-4aac-aa1c-2e9368da0f6f	

Parental or guardian consent	This section must be completed for participants under 18 years of age.
I,	

of	(full name of parent or guardian)	
(Street address)
State			Postcode		Email		

Telephone:	Home 	 Mobile	
am the parent/guardian of	(the participant named in Page 1). I consent to them participating in the Bridge Award (the award program) under the supervision of	(Duke of Ed Centre) and undertaking activities to fulfil the requirement of the award program.
Requirements and conditions

I have read and understand the requirements and conditions for participation in the Bridge Award, as described in the Program Requirements (page 5 of this form) and Appendix – Bridge Award program insurance available at https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/get-involved/youth-programs/bridge-award/bridge-award-resources-participants .
I will satisfy myself that any instructor or assessor chosen by the Participant who is not an employee of the Duke of Ed Centre is qualified to instruct, supervise or assess the relevant section of the award program. *
I consent to the Duke of Ed Centre and any other individuals, including volunteers, who are involved in or assist in organising the award program, transporting the Participant for the purpose of participating in activities or functions related to the award program, as required. I understand that the Duke of Ed Centre will notify me in advance of when and where such travel will occur.
I understand that certain activities in the Special Excursions set out in Appendix – Bridge Award program insurance are not covered by the QGIF insurance arrangements. I understand that the responsibility for all risks arising from the Participant’s participation in Excluded Activities is placed solely upon the Participant.
I authorise the Duke of Ed Centre and any other individuals who participate in, are involved in or assist in organising the award program, in the event of any accident, injury, illness or loss suffered by the Participant whilst participating in, or travelling to and from, any activities or functions related to the award program, to obtain any necessary medical assistance or treatment including, but not limited to, engaging any doctors, nurses or hospital accommodation.
I consent to pay all such doctors, nurses or hospital accommodation fees and expenses incurred on behalf of the Participant as a result of any such accident, injury, illness or loss suffered by the Participant whilst participating in, or travelling to and from, any activities or functions related to the award program.
I consent to and understand that photographs may be taken of the participant in certain activities related to the award program and such photographs may be used for promotional purposes.
Parent or guardian
Signature		Date:	
Physical signature required		

*Please refer to Blue Card section on page 3.

The Duke of Ed Centre agrees to accept the above mentioned as a participant on the terms contained in this form.
Duke of Ed
Centre		Duke of Ed Leader		
Signature
Physical signature required		Date		
Please return completed form and registration fee to your Duke of Ed Centre.
The Award Operating Authority contact details: The Bridge Award
Freecall: 1800 177 338
GPO Box 919, BRISBANE QLD 4001
Email: qld.award.office@qed.qld.gov.au Website: www.dukesaward.qld.gov.au

Program requirements

(Please detach and keep this page for your records)

The Bridge Award is a development program for young people who are aged between 11 ½ and 25 years.

Young people can enter the Bridge Award at either Level 1 or 2 however it is recommended that they begin Level 1 at 12 years and Level 2 at 13 years if they are going to do the Bronze Level of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award at 14 years.
There are two levels for the Bridge Award:
Level 1 is about gaining new experiences, acquiring new skills, becoming more confident and achieving greater self-reliance.

Level 2 gives the opportunity of learning further skills and of cooperating with others. This higher level gives you practical experience and prepares you for the Bronze Level of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

Each of these levels has four Sections:
Service - to develop and encourage service to others
Skill - to develop personal interests and practical skills
Physical Recreation - to encourage participation in physical activity and improve fitness
Adventurous Journey - to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery

For each level of the award, the participant chooses one activity in each of the four Sections listed below and completes the minimum requirements for each Section.

Bridge Award	Level 1	Level 2	

Service	To visit at least 3 community services and facilities in the local area for a minimum of 5 hours; OR	To study and develop further interests in one community service for a minimum of 10 hours; OR	
	Undertake a practical volunteering activity for a minimum of 5 hours	Undertake a practical volunteering activity for a minimum of 10 hours	

Skill	
Explore an interest/hobby for a minimum of 5 hours over at least 2 whole months	Participate in an interest/hobby for a minimum of 10 hours over at least 4 whole months	

Physical Recreation	Learn and practice a physical activity for a minimum of 6 hours over a minimum of 2 weeks	Participate in a physical activity for a minimum of 12 hours over a minimum of 4 weeks	

Adventurous Journey	
To prepare and take part in a journey through a local area (usually within one hour’s travel from home) for a minimum of 4 hours over 1 day	To prepare and take part in a journey through an unfamiliar area (usually beyond one hour’s travel from home) for a minimum of 4 hours per day (average) over 2 days (8 hours)