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.
Winter Debate Camp 2025
Running in the winter school holidays, the non-residental camp promises to be bigger and better than ever before! The camp will consist of matter sessions on recurring debating themes, workshops to improve debating and public speaking skills and offer students the chance to participate in multiple debates and to receive feedback from experienced adjudicators.
Winter Debate Camp registration will be opening very soon so keep an eye out.
Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available and students are encouraged to register early to guarantee their place. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and be notified as soon as registration opens please e-mail debater@dav.com.au.
Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email and an invoice will be sent to you. All payments should be finalised within a week of registration.
Students will benefit from watching and discussing 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.
When: Tuesday 15 July - Thursday 17 July
Where: CityCite, Level 12/474 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Who: Students in Years 9-10, Day 1 will be for students with no previous experience and Days 2 and 3 for students with some debating experience.
Cost: $330 per student for the 3-day program or $130 for single day registrations, inclusive of lunch.
For further information, please email debater@dav.com.au.