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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)

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

Training and Adjudicator Services

The DAV offers a variety of training and adjudicator services to primary and secondary schools across Victoria.

You can find out more about our programs here

Fees

Adjudication (price per adjudicator)	$90 first hour, $75 each additional hour
Training (price per trainer)	$100 first hour, $80 each additional hour
Less than 48hrs notice	$40 surcharge
Less than 24hrs notice	$80 surcharge
Travel fee for bookings 25+km from CBD	$30
Travel fee for bookings 50+km from CBD	$60
Surcharge for large bookings (4+ people)	10%

Book Now

We are currently offering a Term 1 training special. Training services are available at the special price of $75 per hour, per trainer (excluding travel levies if required) in February and March only.

Bookings are now open for 2025. If you would like to book a DAV trainer or adjudicator for 2025, please fill out this form. We will be in touch with you to confirm your booking approximately two weeks prior. If your school requires more than two weeks confirmation, please email bookings@dav.com.au after completing out the form.