Welcome to the DAV Website
The DAV is a non-profit association which exists to promote debate. It
is the peak debating body in Victoria and runs large competitions for
adults and for schools across Victoria. It provides training and
resources for debaters, teachers and adjudicators.
Training Sessions Available now -
January 29th
Adjudicator Training
We have opened 4 new Adjudicator training sessions;
Saturday, 20th February 2016 (FULL)To book into one of these sessions please visit the Adjudicator Training page
Teacher In-service
Reminder that registration for the 2016 Teacher In-service closes on the 17th February, 2016. Sessions available at this in-service in "Advanced Debating Strategy" and "Principles of Adjudication". To register, please go to the Teacher In-Service page.
Debating Incursions
You can arrange for a DAV accredited trainer to attend you school to present your debating students with an "Introduction to Debating" training session is available for the special price of $60 (p/hr for up to 12 students) in February and March. If you would like to book this session, or any other training or adjudicating services, please go to the Training and Adjudicator Services page