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.
At the DAV we pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and accessible organisation. We are committed to helping students from all backgrounds to get involved in any of our range of programs.
Disability and Individual Learning Needs
Please let us know when registering if any of your students have individual needs so that these can be accommodated. Accommodations include (but are not limited to):
Subsidies
We offer fully and partially subsidised registration for all of our programs, depending on the needs of schools and individual students. This includes both team competitions such as the Schools Competition and JSP, and individual competitions such as Public Speaking and Debate Camp.
If your school or individual students would like to apply for subsidised places, please complete this form for the Executive's consideration.
Further information about our approach to financial assistance can be found in Financial Assistance for Program Registration Fees