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 - 2026
We are excited to be offering an in person Debate Camps for Years 9-10 students in the Easter holidays.
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 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 a confirmation email and consent form. Invoices will be sent on receipt of consent forms.
Students will benefit attending sessions focused on improving their debating skills. They will then put these skills into practice in debates against fellow attendees.
We are offering flexible registration. Students can attend the whole program or a combination of 1 or 2 days.
Novice Easter Debate Camp
Unfortunately, due to limited venue availability, we will be unable to run our regular Novice Easter Camp. Please email debater@dav.com.au. to be added to the mailing list to recieve updates for camps later in the year.
When: TBC 2026
Where:TBC
Who: Students in Years 7-8
Cost: $340 per student for the 3-day program or $135 for single day registrations, inclusive of lunch.
Intermediate Easter Debate Camp
This camp is an intermediate program, open to students in years 9-10 with some previous debating experience.
The non-residential camp will run from 9.30am-3.30pm each day and will consist of seminars on recurring debating themes, workshops to improve debating and public speaking skills, and the chance to participate in multiple debates to receive feedback from experienced adjudicators.
When: Monday 6th April - Wednesday 8th April
Where: CityCite, 12/474 Flinders St, Melbourne 3000
Cost: $340 per student for the 3-day program or $135 for single day registrations, inclusive of lunch.
Registration for all programs is now open via this form
Senior Easter Debate Camp
Unfortunately, due to limited venue availability, we will be unable to run our regular Senior Easter Camp. We are currently trying to make alternate arrangement so interested students can debate over the break. Please email debater@dav.com.au. to be added to the mailing list to recieve updates for camps later in the year.
When: TBC 2026
Where: TBC
Cost: $340 per student for the 3-day program $135 for single day registrations, inclusive of lunch.
Please also free to share this information with other interested students or parents!
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