I have completed my Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh, awards that involve partaking in a skill, service, and physical recreation. It is also a requirement to complete an adventurous journey to finish this. My bronze journey required a two-day, one-night trek in an area of the bush, where we had to carry all our belongings, and without devices, navigate from one point to another in two days with only a map and compass. To do this, I had weekly meetings for a term with the three other students doing this expedition, and once on it, I had to lead with these other members, as we had to complete it without adult help. Due to the lack of experience any of us had, we all had to agree on a decision, and when I disagreed, I had to bring it up with my group and discuss it with them to make sure we were on the right path. For my silver journey, I chose to go on a two-night, three-day hike on the Bibbulmun Track, starting at Sullivan Rock, passing through Mt. Vincent, Mt. Cuthbert, and Mt. Cook and then returning back to the start. This was with a group of new people, that I had not met before, however, we developed great friendships, which I still have today.

I finished my Gold Duke of Edinburgh award in July 2023, which involved being on the Leeuwin, on an Ultimate Challenge Voyage, to help people with disabilities spend five days on the ship, learning, and teaching them how to steer, climb, etc. This was one of the most fulfilling things I have done, and I was lucky enough to earn a certificate of achievement, allowing me to go back on as part of the crew for day sails, and possibly voyages in the near future. This was an incredible experience, and as a result, I organised to do this for my work experience. Since then I have completed six more voyages as a volunteer. I also completed a seven-day hike, from Walpole to Demark, with three other Duke of Edinburgh participants.