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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.

Latest DAV News

Registration is now open for our 2024 Easter Debate Camp! - March 13th

Registration is now open for the DAV's annual Easter Debate Camp program, to be held in the Easter school holidays.

Novice Camp

Tuesday 2 April to Thursday 4 April at City Cite, Level 12/474 Flinders St, Melbourne.

Register via this form.

Intermediate Camp

Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th April at Huntingtower School, 77 Waimarie Dr, Mount Waverley

Register via this form.

Interested students can register via can find further information on our website.

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Sign up to become a DAV adjudicator! (Full training provided) - November 14th

The DAV is recruiting adjudicators to help with our school debating programs in 2023.

Becoming an adjudicator is a great way to continue developing your critical thinking and public speaking skills, and provides opportunities to meet lots of new like-minded people.

Debating rounds are run on Monday-Thursday evenings from February to November, and adjudicators receive $60-85 for each round they attend.

Click here for more information and to sign up

Click here to watch a video from the DAV President on why you should become involved

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