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.
Anti-poverty Week Debate -
September 16th
The DAV in conjunction with St Mary's House of Welcome will hold a debate as part of "Anti-poverty week" events. St Mary’s House of Welcome Day Centre provides a range of services for people in need, including meals in a dining room setting, showering amenities, pastoral care, social worker support and referral and recreation activities offered in a safe and supportive environment. Many DAV schools members have volunteered with St Mary's in the past.
The topic of the debate will be "Poverty and Homelessness: It's all their fault, isn't it?". Speakers will include Daniel Browning, Emma Ayres and Lindy Burns from the ABC.
The date will be held at 7pm (doors open 6:30pm) on Tuesday October 27th at Melbourne Rowing Club, Boathouse St, Melbourne. Tickets cost $10.
We invite all DAV members and interested parties to attend this event.