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.
Easter Debate Camp - 2020 Cancelled
In light of the increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria, a growing number of member schools are limiting student participation in external activities, including interschool competitions. The DAV takes the health and well-being of its members, both schools and adjudicators, very seriously. Consequently, after considering this, as well as our legal and insurance obligations, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Easter Debate Camp program. We sincerely regret the inconvenience and disappointment that this decision will cause. We will address the scheduling of future debate camps and update you when we have further information. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available and students are encouraged to register early to guarantee their place. If you cannot attend in easter but would like to be added to our mailing list for future camps please e-mail:
debater@dav.com.au.Upon registering you will receive confirmation and an invoice within 48 hours. All payments should be finalised within a week of registration
Students will benefit from watching and critiquing an exhibition debate and attending sessions focused on improving their debating skills. They will then put these skills into practice in debates against fellow attendees.
Year 9 Easter Debate Camp - A camp for Year 9s to help prepare them for D Grade this year and set them up for higher grades in the future.
The cost to attend will be $240 per student for the 3 day easter program, inclusive of lunch.
When: Tuesday March 31st, Wednesday 1st April, Thursday 2nd April
Where: St. Michael's Grammar School, 25 Chapel Street, St. Kilda.
Who: Students in Years 9
Easter Debate Camp Cancelled
Year 10-12 Easter Debate Camp - A camp for Year 10-12s to help prepare them for debating at higher grades this year and into the future.
The cost to attend will be $240 per student for the 3 day easter program, inclusive of lunch.
When: Tuesday 7th April, Wednesday 8th April, Thursday 9th April
Where: St. Michael's Grammar School, 25 Chapel Street, St. Kilda.
Who: Students in Years 10-12
Easter Debate Camp Cancelled
For further information, contact Kim Hitchcock, by emailing debater@dav.com.au.