Debaters Association of Victoria

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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.

Schools Competition
(Yr 9-12 Debating)

Rules
For Staff
- Book an Adjudicator
- Book a Trainer
- Complaints
- Equity
- FAQs
- Fees
- Forfeits
- Handbook
For Students
- Harangue
- Adjudicator Interest
Honour Roll
- Schools Honour Roll
- Swannies
Competition Details
Finals
- Dates
- Draws

JSP (Yr 7/8 Debating)
- About
- Dates and Regions
- Fees
- Draws
- Resources

Primary Schools Program

Regional Debating
- Information

British Parliamentary Competition
- Information

Women's Competition
- Information

Partnerships and Other Programs
- Information

Public Speaking

Debate Camp
- Summer
- Easter
- Winter
- Spring

Victorian State Team Trials
- Information

Student Safety

The Debaters Association of Victoria works closely with schools and school-age children, and consequently we have the ethical and legal responsibility to ensure that children participating in DAV events are safe and supported. Our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety explains our aims and responsibilities in greater detail.

The DAV Child Safety Policy states the DAV's legal responsibilities, its recruitment procedures, and its risk management, reporting, and grievance procedures.

All DAV members who participate in DAV events must comply with the Child Safety Policy and with the DAV Child Safety Code of Conduct in addition to the Rules for DAV Competitions and Competition Code of Conduct. All members must hold a valid Working With Children Check or valid registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

We take our commitment to child safety very seriously. If you have any questions about student safety, please contact us.